WorksheetsHazardous Microorganisms
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the short title of the rules mentioned in the text?
Genetic Engineering Guidelines
Biotechnology Regulations
Environmental Protection Rules
Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-Organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells
Which committee reviews developments in Biotechnology at national and international levels?
Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC)
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)
What does 'Deliberate release' of genetically engineered organisms refer to?
Intentional transfer of genetically engineered organisms to the environment
Random mutation of organisms in the wild
Accidental mixing of genetic material in a laboratory
Unintentional exposure of organisms to natural elements
Who is responsible for approving the production, sale, importation, and use of substances containing genetically engineered organisms or cells?
Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)
Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC)
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)
What is the purpose of the State Biotechnology Coordination Committee?
To inspect, investigate, and take punitive action in case of violations of statutory provisions
To monitor the safety regulations in installations handling genetically modified organisms
To grant approval for large-scale use of hazardous microorganisms
To review developments in Biotechnology at national and international levels
Which committee shall be competent to ask for assistance from any other government authority to carry out its instructions?
State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee
District Level Committee
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
State Medical Officer
Who should immediately notify the District Level Committee/State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee and the state medical officer of any interruption of operations or accidents?
Occupier
State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
District Level Committee
For what purpose should the occupier provide the DLC with information regarding the handling of hazardous microorganisms/genetically engineered organisms?
To prepare an off-site emergency plan
To carry out supervision
To notify interruptions or accidents
To fix fees for inspections
Who may entertain an appeal after the expiry of thirty days if the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time?
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
District Level Committee
State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee
Which organisms are considered plant pests according to the text?
All viruses
All of the above
All bacteria
All fungi
