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Prior to the commercial release of a genetically modified organism (GMO) in India, which organization conducts the risk assessment?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Risk assessment of GMOs in India
 **Related Topics**: Regulatory bodies, Environmental impact assessment, Food safety
 **Prerequisites**: Understanding of the process of GMO approval.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question pertains to the organization responsible for risk assessment of GMOs before commercial release in India.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Identify the key regulatory body for GMOs in India.
  Reasoning:  Several organizations might be involved in the process, but one is primarily responsible for risk assessment.
 2. Recall the role of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
  Working: The GEAC conducts a comprehensive risk assessment of GMOs before allowing their commercial release.
 3. Confirm GEAC's responsibility for GMO risk assessment.
  Result: The GEAC is the primary organization conducting the risk assessment prior to commercial release of a GMO in India.
  Verification: The GEAC's mandate includes evaluating the potential risks associated with GMOs before approval.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) focuses on food safety standards, but GEAC conducts the primary risk assessment for GMOs.
B ✓: Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the correct answer as it's responsible for conducting risk assessment of GMOs before commercial release.
C :x: National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) focuses on biodiversity conservation, not primarily on GMO risk assessment.
D :x: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has a role in environmental approvals, but the primary risk assessment for GMOs is conducted by GEAC.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing GEAC's role with other organizations involved in the GMO approval process.
   [How to avoid]: Clearly distinguish the responsibilities of GEAC from other relevant organizations like FSSAI, NBA, and MoEFCC.
  2.Overlooking the comprehensive nature of GEAC's risk assessment.
   [How to avoid]: Understand that GEAC's risk assessment is not limited to a single aspect but considers various environmental, health, and ecological factors.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Remember that GEAC's role encompasses the entire risk assessment process for GMOs.
  2.Associate GEAC with the overall approval and safety evaluation of GMOs in India.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

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

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National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

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