Question

Which of the following options is not correct about the Genome India Project?

1. (i) It helps to build a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations in India
2. (ii) The project was launched in 2023
3. (iii) Genomic data of 1000 individuals are publicly accessible
4. (iv) The genomic data is archived at Indian Biological Data Centre

• A. iv only
• B. None of these
• C. ii, iii
• D. ii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii, iii

(i) Correct → The Genome India Project aims to create a comprehensive catalogue of India’s genetic variations. (ii) Incorrect → The project was approved/launched earlier, not in 2023. (iii) Incorrect → The project involved genomic sequencing of 10,000 individuals, not 1000. (iv) Correct → The genomic data is stored at the Indian Biological Data Centre.