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Q73 (IAS/2026) Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Health Official Key

Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia 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.
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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: The GenomeIndia Project is an independent Indian initiative and is not a part of the international Human Genome Project, which formally concluded in 2003. GenomeIndia was launched much later to specifically address the lack of Indian genetic representation in global databases.

Statement 2 is correct: The project is spearheaded and funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Statement 3 is correct: The primary aim of the GenomeIndia Project is to sequence 10,000 genomes from diverse communities across the country to build a comprehensive catalogue of the genetic diversity of the Indian population. This reference genome will aid in understanding genetic diseases, developing personalized medicine, and advancing population genetics.

Thus, the correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

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