Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Which of the following statements with regard to Genomelndia Project is/are correct ?
1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population. Select the answer using the code given below :
Pick an option to check yourself.
Approach: Distinguish between international collaborative projects and indigenous national initiatives by focusing on the specific objectives and funding bodies of the GenomeIndia project.
- **Correct Answer:** (b) 2 and 3 only
- **Statement 1 is incorrect:** The GenomeIndia Project is an independent, indigenous initiative launched by the Government of India. It is not a sub-component or part of the international Human Genome Project (HGP), which was completed in 2003.
- **Statement 2 is correct:** The project is spearheaded and funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- **Statement 3 is correct:** The primary objective is to create a comprehensive database of the Indian population's genetic diversity. This involves whole-genome sequencing of thousands of individuals from diverse ethnic groups across India to develop a 'reference genome' specific to the Indian population, which will aid in precision medicine and understanding disease susceptibility.
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