$A$ novel strategy was adopted to prevent $Meloidogyne$ $incognitia$ infection in tobacco plants that was based on the process of:

Plants are genetically engineered with novel genes by

Consider the following statements:
$I$. Flavr Savr is a genetically modified tomato,which remains fresh and retains its flavour much longer than the normal tomato due to the blocking of the synthesis of the fruit-softening enzyme polygalacturonase.
$II$. Recently,the $US$ government has patented the Indian 'basmati' rice as Rice-tec.
$III$. Viruses,bacteria,and some other harmful organisms can be used as bioweapons in biological warfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

In India,the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is

$GEAC$ takes decisions regarding:

Consider the following statements about the responsibility of $GEAC$ (set up by the Indian Government):
$I$. $GEAC$ makes decisions regarding the validity of $GM$ research.
$II$. It checks the safety of introducing $GM$ organisms for public services for their large-scale use.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?