devarshi-dt-logo

Question:

In India, the organization responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is:

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

Research Committee in Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Solution:

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which was established under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change, approves the introduction of genetically modified organisms for public use due to various safety concerns. So, the correct answer is 'Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)'.