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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Agriculture & Rural Economy
Question No. 65Interactive Test Mode
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Q65. Indian farmers are unhappy over the introduction of “Terminator Seed Technology” because the seeds produced by this technology are expected to:

Indian farmers are unhappy over the introduction of “Terminator Seed Technology” because the seeds produced by this technology are expected to:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — give rise to sexually sterile plants

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Terminator Seed Technology (Genetic Use Restriction Technology - GURT) genetically modifies seeds so that the plants grown from them produce sterile seeds in the next generation. This prevents farmers from saving seeds for the next cropping season, forcing them to buy seeds from companies every year.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q65)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Agriculture & Rural Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — give rise to sexually sterile plants

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q65

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 65 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Indian Economy (Agriculture & Rural Economy) question is Option (C): "give rise to sexually sterile plants". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Agriculture & Rural Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Agriculture & Rural Economy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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