Class XII · Biology practice
Biotechnology and its Applications MCQs
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Question 161 of 494
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The Indian Government set up the ________ (GEAC) to make decisions regarding the validity and safety of GM research.
GEAC stands for Genetic Engineering Approval Committee.
Question 162 of 494
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There are an estimated ________ varieties of rice in India alone.
There are an estimated 200,000 varieties of rice in India alone.
Question 163 of 494
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Basmati rice is distinct for its unique aroma and ________.
Basmati rice is distinct for its unique aroma and flavour.
Question 164 of 494
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In ________, an American company got patent rights on Basmati rice through the US Patent and Trademark Office.
An American company got patent rights on Basmati rice in 1997.
Question 165 of 494
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Attempts have been made to patent uses, products and processes based on Indian traditional herbal medicines, such as turmeric and ________.
Attempts have been made to patent uses based on turmeric and neem.
Question 166 of 494
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The unauthorized use of bio-resources by multinational companies without proper authorisation and compensatory payment is termed ________.
Biopiracy is the term for unauthorized use of bio-resources without proper authorisation and compensatory payment.
Question 167 of 494
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Developing and underdeveloped countries are rich in biodiversity and ________ knowledge related to bio-resources.
Developing/underdeveloped countries are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
Question 168 of 494
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The Indian Parliament recently cleared the ________ amendment of the Indian Patents Bill to address issues of biopiracy.
The Indian Parliament cleared the second amendment of the Indian Patents Bill.
Question 169 of 494
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The meristem (apical and axillary) is best suited for making ________ plants because it is typically virus-free.
The meristem is best suited for making virus-free plants because it is typically virus-free.
Question 170 of 494
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Since recombinant therapeutics are identical to human proteins, they are free from the risk of ________ as observed in non-human sources.
Recombinant therapeutics are free from risk of infection.
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