Quiz on Hazardous Micro-Organisms and Genetically Engineered Organisms Rules

What does 'Biotechnology' refer to in the context of the rules?

• The application of scientific and engineering principles to produce goods and services

• The formation of live cells with new combinations of genetic material

• The technique by which heritable material is inserted into a cell or organism

• The application of the gene technique called genetic engineering

Which committee reviews developments in Biotechnology and recommends safety regulations for India?

• Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC)

• Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)

What is the purpose of the State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee?

• To inspect, investigate, and take punitive action in case of violations of statutory provisions

• To review safety and control measures in various industries handling genetically engineered organisms

• To monitor the safety regulations in installations engaged in the use of genetically modified organisms

• To supervise the implementation of terms and conditions laid down in approvals

Under what circumstances can the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee revoke an approval?

• If the genetically engineered organisms or cells cause damage to the environment, nature, or health

• If there is any new information as to the harmful effects of the genetically engineered organisms or cells

• All of the above

• Non-compliance of any condition stipulated by the committee

What is the purpose of the District Level Biotechnology Committee?

• To inspect, investigate, and take punitive action in case of violations of statutory provisions

• To take samples for a more detailed examination of organisms and cells

• To supervise the implementation of terms and conditions laid down in approvals

• To monitor the safety regulations in installations handling genetically modified organisms

Who should be notified in case of interruptions or accidents that may lead to discharges of genetically engineered organisms?

• All of the above

• District Level Committee

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

• State medical officer

Who is responsible for preparing an off-site emergency plan detailing how emergencies relating to a possible major accident at a site will be dealt with?

• Occupier

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

• District Level Committee

Which authority may fix fees to cover the expenses incurred in connection with approvals, examinations, supervisions, and control?

• Ministry of Environment and Forests

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• District Level Committee

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

Who can an aggrieved person appeal to within thirty days from the date on which a decision is communicated to him?

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• Ministry of Environment and Forests

• District Level Committee

Which authority has the power to exempt an occupier handling a particular microorganism/genetically engineered organism from certain rules?

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

• Ministry of Environment and Forests

• District Level Committee