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Prelims 2015 · Environment · Question 63

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

  1. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
  2. Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
  3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  4. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Answer

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

(a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — This law regulates food safety standards through FSSAI; it does not constitute GEAC. Verdict: Incorrect.

(b) Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 — This deals with registration and protection of GIs, unrelated to genetic engineering approvals. Verdict: Incorrect.

(c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 — GEAC is constituted under the Rules, 1989 framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for appraisal/approval of activities involving hazardous microorganisms and GMOs. Verdict: Correct.

(d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 — This law concerns protection of wild animals, plants, and protected areas; it does not create GEAC. Verdict: Incorrect.

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