A foreign company patented a medicinal plant traditionally used by a tribal community in India. This raises concerns regarding:
Endangered species
Habitat loss
Biopiracy
Invasive species
Related Questions
Basmati variety of rice distinct for its unique?
Colour and size
Colour, Texture
Texture, size
Aroma, flavour
In September 2001, which of the following was used as a bioweapon agent in America?
Botulinum
Anthrax (Bacillus anathracis)
Polio virus
AIDS virus
Insecticides usually act upon
Digestive system
Nervous system
Circulatory system
Muscular system
The estimated number of rice varieties in India?
Less than 1,000
Around 5,000
More than 60,000
Exactly 20,000
Basmati is unique for its aroma and flavour, whose A… varieties are cultivated in B….
Here A and B refers to
A-27; B-America
A-30; B-America
A-27; B-India
A-30; B-India
Select the molecular diagnostic tool which is used for the detection of mutations in genes in suspected cancer patients.
ELISA
Widal test
PCR
Wayson stain test
Indian traditional herbal medicines?
Neem
Turmeric
Mango
1, 2
Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?
Groundnut
Rice
Maize
Mango
If a company wants to introduce a new genetically modified (GM) crop variety in India, which organization should it primarily approach for approval?
Ministry of Agriculture
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Department of Science and Technology
State Agricultural Universities
Biopatents means
Right to use an invention
Right to use biological resources
Right to use applications
Right to use processes
