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In India, the regulatory body for releasing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is:
ADBT (Department of Biotechnology)
BGEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee)
CICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
DCSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee)
GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, under MoEFCC) is India's top regulator for GMO release. Approved Bt cotton (2002); placed Bt brinjal moratorium (2010). DBT funds research; CSIR runs labs; ICMR for medical research.
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