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Genetic Engineering Approval Committee is the body of Government of India. It regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public service in the country.

1. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee is the body of Government of India. It regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public service in the country.
2. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee is the body of Government of India. It regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for private service in the country.
3. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee is the body of Government of India. It regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public and private service in the country.
4. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee is the body of Government of India. It regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for neither public nor private service in the country.

Correct answer: Genetic Engineering Approval Committee is the body of Government of India. It regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public service in the country.

Solution

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is the Government of India body responsible for regulating GM research and the safety of releasing GM organisms. Its role is tied to public service applications, so the statement mentioning public service is correct.

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