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State two purposes for which… (Class 12 Biology 2025, Q17b)

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BiologyCBSE Class 12 · Board exam 2025, set 57/7/1 · 2 marks · Very short answer

CBSE Class 12 Biology 2025: question 17(b)

Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2025, paper 57/7/1, section B, question 17(b), for 2 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q17(b) · 2 marks · Very short answerBiotechnology and its Applications

State two purposes for which the Indian Government has set up GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 57/7/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

GEAC is a regulatory body for genetic engineering.

Hint 2

One role concerns research proposals; the other concerns releasing GM organisms to the public.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. GEAC decides on the validity of genetic modification (GM) research, that is, whether a GM research proposal can be allowed.

    1 mark

  2. GEAC checks the safety of introducing GM organisms for public services, such as field trials or commercial release.

    1 mark

Answer: (1) To decide on the validity of GM research; (2) to ensure the safety of introducing GM organisms for public services.

Where the marks are

  • Making decisions on the validity of GM research (1 mark)
  • Ensuring the safety of introducing GM organisms for public use (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Biotechnology and its Applications, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2025 board paper, set 57/7/1: every question, by section.

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