1.
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?
- It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
- The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
- Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B — 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
GenomeIndia is not a part of the original Human Genome Project, so statement 1 is rejected. It is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Its main purpose is to build a catalogue of Indian genetic diversity, so statements 2 and 3 are accepted.