The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

1. A. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
2. B. Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
3. C. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
4. D. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Answer: C

Explanation

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body constituted in the Ministry of Environment and Forests under ‘Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989’, under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.