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Which of the following crop cultivation is banned by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India ?
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- Lathyrus (Khesari)
- Genetically modified brinjal
- Bt cotton for export
- Bt cotton for local use
- Lathyrus (Khesari)
Correct Option: A
Khesari dal, also known as Grass pea, was banned for consumption in 1961 as it was believed that BetaN-Oxalyl-aminoalanine, a neuro-toxic amino-acid in the legume, caused neurolathyrim or a paralysis of the lower limbs.
