Science and Technology - Biotechnology (7)

With reference to Rht 14 and Rht 18 genes, which of the following statements are correct?

1) These genes are two alternative dwarfing genes of rice which promote better seedling vigour. 

2) These genes can reduce crop residue burning. 

3) These genes are developed by Agharkar Research Institute. 

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With reference to the National Biomedical Resource Indigenization Consortium (NBRIC), consider the following statements:

1) It aims to drive indigenous innovation focused on developing diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for Covid-19.

2) It is Public-Private Partnership (PPP) hosted and led by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP). 

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Which of the following are the applications of DNA profiling?

1) Crime investigation

2) Identification of parents

3) Paleontology

4) Archaeology

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With reference to Bt.Brinjal, consider the following statements:

1) Maharashtra Hybrid seeds company and Tamilnadu agricultural university have developed these seeds.

2) Bangladesh is the only South Asian country to permit commercial cultivation of Bt.Brinjal.

3) Bt.Brinjal was developed by crossing the genes of an algae with Brinjal plant.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Allelopathic Plants:

1) These plants affect the growth and reproduction processes of other neighboring plants.

2) Rice, Pea and sorghum are allelopathic plants.

3) Intercropping of allelopathic crops can be useful for weed management.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?