Which of the following statements about Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is incorrect ........

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Which of the following statements about Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is incorrect?

It is the apex body for approval of proposals relating to release of GMOs.

It works under Department of Science and Technology.

It examines only those cases which have been approved by the Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation.

It is a statutory body.

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Explanation:

GEAC is a statutory body under MoEFCC. It is the apex body for approval of proposals relating to release of GMOs. India follows 2 tiered regulatory framework for approval of GMOs:

Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation — RCGM— under DBT.
b. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
GEAC examines only those cases which are approved by RCGM.
Hence, answer is B.