Q15. GM crops are better to grow because they:
(A) are more tolerant to abiotic stresses
(B) decreas

Q: What is the correct answer for CUET UG Biology Q15?

The correct answer is a. Genetically Modified (GM) crops are developed to possess enhanced traits, making them beneficial for agriculture: * **(A) GM crops are more tolerant to abiotic stresses:** Many GM crops are engineered to withstand environmental challenges like drought, salinity, cold, and heat, improving resilience. This statement is **True**. * **(B) GM crops decrease efficiency of mineral usage:** This state

Q: Q15. GM crops are better to grow because they: (A) are more tolerant to abiotic stresses (B) decrease efficiency of mineral usage (C) are less reliant on chemical pesticides (D) reduce post-harvest…

The correct answer is a. Genetically Modified (GM) crops are developed to possess enhanced traits, making them beneficial for agriculture: * **(A) GM crops are more tolerant to abiotic stresses:** Many GM crops are engineered to withstand environmental challenges like drought, salinity, cold, and heat, improving resilience. This statement is **True**. * **(B) GM crops decrease efficiency of mineral usage:** This state

Q: What are the options for this CUET UG Biology question?

A. (A), (C) and (D) only · B. (A) and (D) only · C. (A) and (B) only · D. (B) only

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Q15. GM crops are better to grow because they:
(A) are more tolerant to abiotic stresses
(B) decrease efficiency of mineral usage
(C) are less reliant on chemical pesticides
(D) reduce post-harvest losses
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(a) (A), (C) and (D) only
(b) (A) and (D) only
(c) (A) and (B) only
(d) (B) only

FirstInTest · Accepted Answer

Genetically Modified (GM) crops are developed to possess enhanced traits, making them beneficial for agriculture:
*   **(A) GM crops are more tolerant to abiotic stresses:** Many GM crops are engineered to withstand environmental challenges like drought, salinity, cold, and heat, improving resilience. This statement is **True**.
*   **(B) GM crops decrease efficiency of mineral usage:** This statement is **False**. GM crops are often engineered to *increase* the efficiency of mineral usage (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus), which helps prevent early exhaustion of soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
*   **(C) GM crops are less reliant on chemical pesticides:** Insect-resistant GM crops (e.g., Bt cotton) reduce the need for spraying chemical pesticides, benefiting the environment and farmers. This statement is **True**.
*   **(D) GM crops reduce post-harvest losses:** Some GM crops are engineered for delayed ripening or improved storage quality, which helps in reducing spoilage and post-harvest losses. This statement is **True**.
Therefore, the correct statements are (A), (C), and (D), corresponding to option (a).

Answer

(A), (C) and (D) only

Answer

(A) and (D) only

Answer

(A) and (B) only

Answer

(B) only

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