In India Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is responsible for monitoring of GM crops come under ministry of

A. Agriculture

B. Environment and Forests

C. Information and Broadcasting

D. Science and Technology

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In India Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is responsible for monitoring GM crops that come under Ministry of Environment and Forests.
The top biotech regulator in India is Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee functions as a statutory body under the Environment Protection Act 1986 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF).
GEAC has not ordered mandatory testing of Genetically Modified Packed Food being sold in the country.