2026 · Science & TechnologyPrevious Year Question
Q48.
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct? It is a part of the Human Genome Project. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. 3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population. Select the answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer

B

Explanation

GenomeIndia is an Indian national genomics initiative, not a component of the international Human Genome Project. It is supported by the Department of Biotechnology and aims to build a representative catalogue of genetic variation in India's population. Hence 2 and 3.