UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of

  1. clonal propagation of crop plants
  2. developing genetically modified crop plants
  3. production of plant growth substances
  4. production of biofertilizers

Answer

Correct Answer

developing genetically modified crop plants

Explanation

Bollgard I (Cry1Ac gene) and Bollgard II (Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab genes) are Bt cotton technologies, i.e., genetically modified cotton plants resistant to bollworm pests.

Topics: biotechnology, bollgard i and ii (bt cotton), genetically modified crops, science & technology