A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is
- ATo make it pest-resistantCorrect
- BTo improve its taste and nutritive qualities
- CTo make it drought-resistant
- DTo make its shelf-life longer
Explanation
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