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A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-Brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is

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A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-Brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is

(a)

To make it pest-resistant

(b)

To improve its taste and nutritive qualities

(c)

To make it drought resistant

(d)

To make its shelf-life longer

Answer:

(a)

CA

Explanation

Option (a) is correct: Bt-Brinjal is engineered to be resistant to pests like the Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer.