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The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for:

1. insect-resistance
2. enhancing shelf life
3. enhancing mineral content
4. drought-resistance

Correct answer: insect-resistance

Solution

Bt brinjal was developed to resist insect attack, especially the fruit and shoot borer. The modification helps reduce crop damage and pesticide use, which is why the correct choice is insect-resistance.

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