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In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is
(1) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
(2) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
(3) Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
(4) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

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Correct Option(4) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

Explanation:

ln India, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee' i.e .. GEAC (NCERT) is responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use. GEAC comes to under the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOE & F) while the Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM) comes under the Department of Biotechnology.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the largest research and development organisation in India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.

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