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UPSC 2011: A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is
(a)To make it pest-resistant
(b)To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
(c)To make it drought-resistant
(d)To make its shelf-life longer
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) To make it pest-resistant
Bt-brinjal has been engineered to express the cry1Ac toxin gene from Bacillus thuringiensis, giving the plant in-built resistance to the Shoot and Fruit Borer and other lepidopteran pests. It was not designed for taste improvement, drought tolerance or shelf-life extension. ([rishiupsc.com](https://rishiupsc.com/2011-prelims-question-paper-with-answers/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2011, GS Paper 1, as Question 29. It falls under Science & Technology > Biotechnology & Genetics.
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