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A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is
Options:
A .  to make it drought-resistant.
B .  to make it pest-resistant.
C .  to improve its taste and nutritive qualities.
D .  to make its shelf-life longer.
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)Bt-Brinjal is named after the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis. The pest resultant protein producing genes have been inserted from this bacteria to brinjal to make it pest -resistant.

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