Choose the correct statement 1 Punjab Agricultural University PAU has developed the first geneticall...........

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1. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed the first genetically modified Bt cotton seeds - PAU Bt 1 that can be reused, resulting in saving of input cost to farmers.

2. Cotton is the only genetically modified seed legally allowed in India.

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both the statements are correct. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has identified three Bt cotton varieties - F 1861, PAU Bt 1 and RS 2013 for cultivation in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. PAU Bt 1 and F 1861 were developed by PAU, whereas RS 2013 was developed at Rajasthan Agricultural University (RAU) Bikaner.