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. Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

3. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

4. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

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Answer: 4. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

In India GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) decides on the safety of GM organisms for public use.

RCGM (Department of Biotechnology) checks research, but GEAC approves commercial use. ICMR and CSIR are not the regulators for this.

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