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EMBS ASKS 1.0

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Enter your name:

4 lines
2.

Enter your Registration Number:

4 lines
3.

Enter your phone number:

4 lines
4.

And your e-mail ID:

4 lines
5.

It is guaranteed that the biotech crop is fit for human consumption when

a)

it is commercialized

b)

it is tested and approved

c)

Uncertain to answer

6.

Transgenic DNA leads to Cancer.

a)

It attacks the genome of the mammals causing cancer

b)

It is not true

c)

DNA traces path to Cancer

d)

The DNA replicates forming tumor cells leading to cancer

7.

Which of the following do you think is false?

a)

Vaccines that clear mandatory checks, clinical trials are safe.

b)

Vaccines are the absolute cure for the respective disease.

c)

Vaccines are taken for prevention from a disease.

8.

Why is it assumed that Field trials of biotech crops are dangerous?

a)

Soil degradation and fertility loss

b)

Increases risk of contaminating non-biotech crops

c)

Unwanted pollen flow

d)

All of the above

9.

Biotech crops are responsible for the evolution of “superbugs” and “killer weeds.”

a)

Myth

b)

Fact

10.

Choose the right statement.

a)

New medicines can not be developed by Private Industries.

b)

New medicines can be developed by anyone but needs to go through certified testing.

c)

New medicines are developed only in Government and University Laboratories.

11.

Find the right statement from the following.

answer choices.

a)

Biotechnology will increase crop yields, help farmers and rebuild rural economies.

b)

There is no evidence that GE crops produce higher yields than conventional crops or that GE products will be cheaper.

c)

GE crops will save the world from famine.

12.

Biotech crops are safe for animal consumption.

a)

Farm animals that eat biotech crops get sick and even die.

b)

Biotech crops are safe for animal consumption.

c)

There is no record of sickness or fatality of animals due to any Certified Biotech Crops.

13.

Consumption of genetically engineered crops and poultry do not cause allergies, cancer and hormonal imbalance.

a)

Myth

b)

Fact

c)

Does not apply to all

14.

Choose the right statement.

a)

Field trials of biotech crops are dangerous.

b)

Field trials are conducted in a non-influenceable environment and hence are safe up to a certain level.

c)

Field trials are completely safe.