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If a company wants to introduce a new genetically modified (GM) crop variety in India, which organization should it primarily approach for approval?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: GMO approval process in India
 **Related Topics**: Regulatory bodies, Biotechnology, Agriculture
 **Prerequisites**: Knowledge of the Indian GMO approval pathway.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  A company wants to introduce a new GM crop variety in India.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Identify the key regulatory body for GMOs in India.
  Reasoning:  The approval process involves various stages and organizations, but one is the primary point of contact for initial approval.
 2. Recall the role of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
  Working:  A company seeking approval for a new GM crop variety must first approach the GEAC.
 3. Confirm GEAC's role in the initial approval process.
  Result: The company should primarily approach the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for approval.
  Verification: GEAC's role in assessing the safety and environmental impact of GMOs makes it the primary organization to contact.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: The Ministry of Agriculture is involved, but the initial approval comes from GEAC.
B ✓: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the primary organization that a company should approach for approval of a new GM crop variety.
C :x: The Department of Science and Technology supports research, but GEAC handles the approval.
D :x: State Agricultural Universities conduct research, but the primary approval comes from GEAC.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing GEAC's role with other organizations involved in the GMO approval process.
   [How to avoid]: Clearly understand the responsibilities of each organization in the GMO approval pathway.
  2.Assuming other organizations are the primary point of contact for approval.
   [How to avoid]: Recognize that GEAC holds the primary responsibility for assessing and approving new GM crop varieties.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Remember GEAC is the central regulatory body for GMOs in India.
  2.Associate GEAC with the initial and crucial stage of the GMO approval process.

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Ministry of Agriculture

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The correct Option is "Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)"

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Department of Science and Technology

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State Agricultural Universities

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