- Cross-pollination allows genes, including engineered traits like herbicide resistance or insect resistance, to transfer from GM plants to conventional or organic plants of the same species, or to related wild plant species. - This gene flow can lead to unintended consequences such as the development of herbicide-resistant weeds or contamination of non-GM produce.
What is the primary environmental concern associated with Genetically Modified (GM) crops ?
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 2 2025 · Topic: Biodiversity (Threats to Biodiversity (Habitat Loss, Pollution, Climate Change, Invasive Species, Over-exploitation))
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- Which one of the following is not, a major cause of biodiversity loss?
- Which of the following statements about causes of biodiversity loss is/are correct ? 1. Habitat loss and fragmentation are the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction. 2. Human activities lead to over-exploitation of natural resources. 3. When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it do not become extinct. Choose the correct answer using following options : (b) Only 1 (c) 1 and 2 both (d) Only 2
- Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of any geographical area? Consider the following statements: (A) Global warming (B) Fragmentation of natural habitat (C) Invasion by alien species (D) Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.
- Silent Spring is a book which brought worldwide attention on destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Who among the following is the author of this book?
- Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in which of the following ways?
- With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum. 2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity. 3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- As compared to natural greenhouse effect, the enhanced greenhouse effect refers to increase in average surface temperature of the Earth due to
- Read the following statements about the climate change. Identify the correct ones. 1. As per the latest report of IPCC, Climate Change is happening at a rapid pace. 2. The role of anthropogenic activities are extremely likely responsible for the climate change. 3. Change in Climate would promote insect-borne diseases and lead to shift in climatic boundaries.