2015 GS Paper I, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2015 · GS Paper I

Question 63: Environment and Ecology

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

aFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006
bGeographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
cEnvironment (Protection) Act, 1986
dWildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee works under the Union environment ministry and is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, through the Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (1989). It appraises the release of genetically modified organisms and products into the environment, including their use in food crops.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The Food Safety and Standards Act deals with food standards and is not the parent of the GEAC.
  • (b) The Geographical Indications Act deals with registration of GIs.
  • (c) Correct: the GEAC derives from the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  • (d) The Wildlife (Protection) Act covers wildlife conservation, not genetically modified organisms.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2015, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.