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Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organisations without authorisation from the concerned country and its people is called:

1. Bio-infringement
2. Biopiracy
3. Bioexploitation
4. Biodegradation

Correct answer: Biopiracy

Solution

Biopiracy refers to the unauthorized commercial use of biological resources, genetic material, or traditional knowledge from a country or community. It is considered a form of exploitation because the rightful owners are not consulted or compensated.

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