Which one of the following Indian institutions successfully challenged and got the $U$.$S$. patent on the medicinal properties of haldi (turmeric) cancelled?

  • A
    $OECD$
  • B
    $ICAR$
  • C
    $CSIR$
  • D
    $GEAC$

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According to $NCERT$ text, which Indian plants have either been patented or attempts have been made to patent them by Western nations for their commercial use?
$I$. Basmati rice $II$. Neem
$III$. Turmeric $IV$. Tulsi

What is $GEAC$? Give its function.

$A$ : Some nations are developing laws to prevent unauthorised exploitation of their bioresources and traditional knowledge.
$R$ : Brazzein,a protein obtained from a West African plant,was isolated,sequenced,and patented in $U.S.A.$

What is the unauthorized use of bioresources by multinational companies and other organizations called?

Which of the following is the correct option for biopiracy?
$(I)$ Use of bio-resources by multinational companies and organizations without proper authorization from the country and people concerned,and without compensatory payment.
$(II)$ Traditional knowledge related to bio-resources can be exploited.
$(III)$ Nations are developing laws to prevent the unauthorized exploitation of their bio-resources.

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