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UPSC Prelims 2012Question 64Science & Technology

What are the reasons far the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India ? 1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies. 3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health. 4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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  1. (a)1, 2 and 3 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)3 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4

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