Question 4GS3GS1
In the light of recent Government push for GM crops like DMH-11, critically analyze the advantages and concerns related to GM crops in India in ensuring food and nutritional security in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
Recently, Government has approved draft of Bhara Mustard Hybrid 11 (BMH-11) & other Genetically Modified (GM) crops like the GM rubber, etc. Only cotton is being allowed to be commercially cultivated in India
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Advantages related to GM crops:
1Higher yield - Better food security, Double of farmers income, Adding malnutrition, Average yield of GM cotton is 450kg/ha while normal cotton was 190kg/ha
2Increased Nutritional Value - SOG & zero hunger by 2030
3Disease Resistant crops - Bollworm resistant crop
Concerns related to GM crops:
1Technical risks - Unavailable & uncontrollable once cultivated, Effect in whole food chain
2Need for more irrigation, justices, pesticides, especially - Injector effect on bees
3Unilateral input environment - Using affecting non-target organisms
(UNCLEAR) Harmful effect on bees
4Adaptation to climate change - [illegible] Drought resistant crops
5Lesser Gestation period - More crop utility, Time for soil to rejuvenate
6Increased Dry life - Export can be increased
Concerns related to GM crops:
1Technical risks - Irreversible & uncontrollable once cultivated, Effect in whole food chain
2Need for more irrigation, pesticides, pesticides, especially - [illegible] effect on bees
3Unilateral input environment - Using affecting non-target organisms, [illegible] Harmful effect on bees
4Socioeconomic issues - Higher price of GM seeds, Using technology like Gene Vic fertilizers, Using technology to stop reseeding of seeds
5IPR issues - Shift following of Cartegena protocol and precautionary principle is the way ahead.
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- Good comparative analysis of yields
- Addresses both advantages and concerns
- Specific examples with quantitative data
- Mentions environmental concerns
Topper
Sachin
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Agriculture & Technology
Genetic Modification
GM crops policy
Writing Stats
244
Total words
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