MCQ
Genetically modified plants have been useful in increasing
- ACrop yield
- BNutritional value of food
- CTolerance against abiotic stresses
- ✓All of the above
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above
d
(d)
(d)
Genetic modification of crops have resulted in
$(i)$ Increased tolerance against abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt and heat)
$(ii)$ Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops)
$(iii)$ Reduced post-harvest losses
$(iv)$ Enhanced nutritional value of food, $e . g .$, vitamin- $A$ enriched (golden rice)
$(v)$ Increased efficiency of minerals used by the plants (this prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil)
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