Biological theft, illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use, comes under:
1. Bioprospecting 2. Bioremediation
3. Biopiracy 4. Bioethics
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The committee, established to oversee the development, testing, and commercial release of genetically modified organisms, is:
1. Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC)
2. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
3. Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
4. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)
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Unauthorized acquisition and commercial exploitation of biological resources, such as plants, animals, microorganisms, or traditional knowledge associated with these resources, often from indigenous or local communities is called as:
1. Bioremediation
2. Biopiracy
3. Bioprospecting
4. Biofortification
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The organization in India that makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms is:
1. ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
2. CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
3. GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee)
4. ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
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Identify the correct description of biopiracy:
1. The illegal extraction and transport of biological materials.
2. The use of biological compounds without a patent.
3. Piracy issues related to biotechnology research data.
4. The unauthorized use of bio-resources from another country without compensatory payment.
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