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Natural Resources
Question No. 149Interactive Test Mode
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Q149. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

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The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is a statutory body constituted under the Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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Bodies regulating GMO environmental release and biosafety in India are rooted in the umbrella Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q149)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q149

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 149 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (C): "(c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Natural Resources". You can explore all repeated questions from Natural Resources 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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Bodies regulating GMO environmental release and biosafety in India are rooted in the umbrella Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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