Q18
In India the Bt cotton was released for commercial cultivation in year
A.
2000
B.
2002
AnswerC.
2004
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In India Bt cotton was released for commercial cultivation in year 2002.In 2002, a joint venture between Monsanto and Mahyco introduced Bt cotton to India. India grew the largest GM cotton crop at 10.6 million hectares.
India is the largest producer of cotton, and GM cotton, as of 2014.