Question : A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is
Option 1: to make it pest-resistant
Option 2: to improve its taste and nutritive value
Option 3: to make it drought-resistant
Option 4: to make its shelf life longer
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Correct Answer: to make it pest-resistant
Solution : The correct option is to make it pest-resistant.
BT brinjal is a variety of brinjal that has been genetically modified to express a protein derived from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (BT). This protein functions as a natural pesticide, protecting the plant from pest attacks. BT brinjal was created to lessen the need for chemical pesticides, increase agricultural output, and reduce insect, and pest damage.
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Question : Which of the following Genetically Modified vegetable is being made available in Indian Market?
Option 1: Carrot
Option 2: Radish
Option 3: Brinjal
Option 4: Potato
Question : Which of the following crop cultivation is banned by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India ?
Option 1: Lathyrus (Khesari)
Option 2: Genetically modified bringal
Option 3: Bt cotton for export
Option 4: Bt cotton for local use
Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'No improvement'.
Chillies have a strong, spicy taste that tingle your taste buds.
Option 1: which tingle
Option 2: who is tingling
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: that tingles
She was so tall to reach the top shelf.
Option 1: too tall for
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: so tall that
Option 4: tall enough to
Question : Gustation refers to the sense of which of the following?
Option 1: Smell
Option 2: Hearing
Option 3: Tactile
Option 4: Taste
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