Consider the following statements Statement 1 Genetically Modified GM Mustard DMH 11 developed by In...........

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Consider the following statements

Statement-1: Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard, DMH-11, developed by Indian scientists, has been approved by the Government of India for commercial cultivation in the country.
Statement-2: GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are correct, and Statement-2 is the correct explanation for Statement-1.

Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are correct, but Statement-2 is not the correct explanation for Statement-1.

Statement-1 is correct, but Statement-2 is incorrect.

Statement-1 is incorrect, but Statement-2 is correct.

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Explanation:

Under the new rules, an “expert member” ought to disclose their “interest” that could conflict with their duties. The expert is also expected to take all steps necessary to ensure that any conflict of interest does not affect any decision of the GEAC.

Statement-1 is correct: The Government has approved the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard hybrid DMH-11 and its parental lines during 147th meeting of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) on 18 October, 2022 for its seed production and testing as per existing ICAR guidelines, conditions imposed by the GEAC while recommending the environmental release of GM mustard hybrid DMH-11 and its parental lines; and other extant rules/regulations prior to commercial release.
The hybrid DMH-11 has been tested against the check varieties Varuna and RL-1359 during Biosafety Research Level Trials (BRL) I and II.
Statement-2 is incorrect: GM Mustard does not have genes from a soil bacterium that provide pest resistance. This is characteristic of crops like Bt Cotton and Bt Brinjal, which are genetically engineered to express Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) genes, giving them pest resistance by producing proteins toxic to specific insects.

Hence option 3rd is correct.