Prelims 2026 · Science and Technology · Question 48
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct ?<br/><br/>1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.<br/>2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.<br/>3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.<br/><br/>Select the answer using the code given below :<br/>
Answer
2 and 3 only
1 is incorrect: official material presents GenomeIndia as a separate pan-India national initiative, not as a component of the Human Genome Project. 2 is correct: it is funded by DBT, Government of India. 3 is correct: its core aim is to build a catalogue of Indian genetic variation/diversity. Therefore, 2 and 3 only.