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Main objective of production/use of herbicide resistant GM crops is to

1. eliminate weeds from the field without the use of manual labour
2. eliminate weeds from the field without the use of herbicides
3. encourage eco-friendly herbicides
4. reduce herbicide accumulation in food articles for health safety

Correct answer: eliminate weeds from the field without the use of manual labour

Solution

Herbicide-resistant GM crops are designed so the crop tolerates a specific herbicide while nearby weeds are killed. This allows farmers to control weeds efficiently without relying on manual weeding.

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