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Which of the following Bt crops is being grown in India by the farmers?
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- Cotton
- Brinjal
- Soyabean
- Maize
Correct Option: A
Bt cotton is being grown in India by the farmers. Bt cotton is pest resistant plant which could decreased the pesticides used. Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium Bacillus thusringiensis (Bt for short). Bt toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and been expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects without the need for insecticides.