What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India?
1. Bt brinjal has

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What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India?
1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome.
2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies.
3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health.
4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity.
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The correct option is C because of the following reasons:

Statement 1 is incorrect because Bt brinjal is created by inserting a gene from a soil bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis, not a soil fungus.

Statement 2 is incorrect because Bt brinjal seeds are not terminator seeds. While they are patented and protected by intellectual property rights, they do not possess the genetic technology that makes seeds sterile in the next generation.

Statement 3 is correct because many health activists and scientists have expressed concerns regarding potential allergens and long term physiological effects of consuming genetically modified crops.

Statement 4 is correct because India is a center of origin and diversity for brinjal. There is a significant concern that cross pollination between Bt brinjal and wild varieties could lead to genetic contamination and loss of indigenous biodiversity.

Therefore, only statements 3 and 4 represent the actual reasons for public resistance.

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1, 2 and 3 only

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2 and 3 only

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3 and 4 only

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1, 2, 3 and 4

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