UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 79
A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Bt brinjal expresses an insecticidal protein from Bacillus thuringiensis intended to protect the crop against key insect pests, especially the fruit and shoot borer.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - resistance to damaging insect pests is the primary engineered trait.
B: Incorrect - Taste enhancement and nutritional fortification were not the primary goal.
C: Incorrect - Drought tolerance is unrelated to the introduced Bt insecticidal trait.
D: Incorrect - Longer storage life is not the specific Bt-brinjal trait.