Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2536MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
A biotechnology firm asserts: 'Drought-tolerant genetically modified maize guarantees normal yields during severe hydrological droughts.' Which finding weakens this assertion most?
Options:
(A) The drought-tolerance trait only protects against moderate moisture stress; under severe water deprivation, the crop undergoes physiological dormancy and sets minimal grain.
(B) The GM maize seed costs 20% more than non-GM hybrid seeds.
(C) Maize requires nitrogen fertilizer for canopy growth.
(D) The trait was developed using recombinant DNA technology.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
If the trait fails under severe drought, the claim of guaranteeing normal yields under severe drought is false.