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Science & Technology2012
Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?
  1. To enable them to withstand drought.
  2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce.
  3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in
  4. To increase their shelf life.
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Explanation

The correct option is 1, 2, and 4 only, as these aspects represent significant applications of genetic engineering in agriculture that align with sustainability and food security. Genetically engineered plants designed for drought resistance help mitigate the impacts of climate change on crop yields, while enhancing nutritive value addresses malnutrition in populations that rely on staple crops. Increasing shelf life reduces food waste, promoting more efficient food distribution. In contrast, developing plants that can photosynthesize in spaceships is more experimental and not widely pursued as a priority in current genetic engineering efforts.

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