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Consider the following statements regarding Genetically Modified mustard. 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.  2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.  3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Genetically Modified mustard. 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.  2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.  3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Important Points

  • It is developed by using three genes viz., barnase,  barstar and bar from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for hybrid seed production.
  • The barnase gene confers male sterility to a plant in which it is inserted and barstar gene restore the fertility to produce fertile hybrid plants and seeds. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
  • The third gene bar synthesizes an enzyme call PAT, which is responsible for tolerance to glufosinate in the plant.
  • Glufosinate is a broad-spectrum herbicide, which indiscriminately eliminates weeds and any plant that does not have the bar gene.
    • Glufosinate herbicides contain the active ingredient phosphinothricin, which kills plants by blocking the enzyme responsible for nitrogen metabolism and for detoxifying ammonia, a by-product of plant metabolism.
  • It has mainly two genes (‘barnase’ and ‘barstar’) that allow for cross-pollination and hybridisation in mustard, which is largely a self-pollinating plant because of its individual flowers containing both female and male reproductive organs. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • GM mustard was developed by scientists at Delhi University and the project was part-funded by the Department of Biotechnology, a division of the Science Ministry. Hence statement 3 is not correct.

Related Questions

With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that given the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests. 2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization. 3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households. 2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs. 3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds? Arguments : I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds. II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially. III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?

Arguments :
I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially.
III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:
1. Average density of soil is 2.65 gms. per ml.
2. The spaces present between soil particles in a given volume of soil are called pore spaces
3. Porosity of the soil decreases with the increase in the percentage of organic matter in the soil
4. Macro-pore spaces have little water holding capacity and allow free movement of moisture and air in the soil under normal condition
The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities. 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be a at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: All LEDs are kettles Some kettles are pests Conclusions: I. No pest is LEDs II. At least some pests are kettles
Consider the following statements regarding Xenia and choose the correct answer:
1. If a white variety (yy) is pollinated with pollen from a yellow variety (YY), one of the male gametes (Y) will unite with the egg (y) to produce a hybrid embryo (Yy) which will act as a heterozygote for yellow endosperm in the next generation
2. The second male gamete (Y) will unite with the two polar nuclei (y, y) and produces the primary endosperm nucleus (Yyy) which is triploid
3. If a yellow endosperm variety (YY) is crossed with pollen from a white grained variety, the grains produced are white like the pollen parent
Consider the following statements: 1. When a soil sample is dried beyond its shrinkage limit, the volume of the soil slowly decrease 2. The plastic limit is always lower than the liquid limit for any type of soil 3. At the liquid limit, the soil behaves like a liquid and possesses no shear strength at all 4. When subjected to drying, the volume of the soil remains unchanged once the water content of the soil goes below its shrinkage limit Which of the above statements are correct? 
Consider the following statements
1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU).
2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state.
3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab.
4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?