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Read the given statements about properties of genetically modified plants. They exhibit (a) Enhanced nutritional value of food (b) Decreased efficiency of mineral usage by plants. (c) Increased reliance on chemical pesticides (d) Reduced post harvest losses. Which statement is/are correct?

A

a, b and d

B

Only a

C

a and d

D

a, b, c, and d

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To determine which statements about genetically modified plants are correct, let's analyze each statement one by one: 1. **Enhanced nutritional value of food**: - Genetically modified plants can be engineered to have higher nutritional content. For example, "Golden Rice" is a genetically modified crop that has been enhanced with beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. This statement is **correct**. 2. **Decreased efficiency of mineral usage by plants**: - Genetically modified plants are often designed to improve their efficiency in using minerals and nutrients. Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 3. **Increased reliance on chemical pesticides**: - Many genetically modified plants are engineered to be resistant to pests, which reduces the need for chemical pesticides. This statement is also **incorrect**. 4. **Reduced post-harvest losses**: - Genetically modified plants can be developed to have traits that reduce spoilage and losses after harvest. This statement is **correct**. Based on the analysis: - The correct statements are (a) Enhanced nutritional value of food and (d) Reduced post-harvest losses. Thus, the answer is that statements (a) and (d) are correct. ### Summary of Correct Statements: - (a) Enhanced nutritional value of food: **Correct** - (b) Decreased efficiency of mineral usage by plants: **Incorrect** - (c) Increased reliance on chemical pesticides: **Incorrect** - (d) Reduced post-harvest losses: **Correct** ### Final Answer: The correct statements are (a) and (d).
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