UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper 1 · Q63

Environment

Hard · GM Mustard (DMH-11)

Consider the following statements regarding India's Genetically Modified mustard (DMH-11):

1. It was engineered primarily to enable hybrid seed production through controlled cross-pollination.

2. It was developed to confer resistance against major mustard pests.

3. It was developed jointly by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and Punjab Agricultural University.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?