Benefits of Genetic Engineering in Crops

Steps:

• Identify common benefits: pest resistance (1), higher nutritional value (2), herbicide tolerance (3), drought resistance (4).
• Evaluate each: 1 reduces pesticide use; 2 improves human health; 3 aids weed control but raises environmental concerns; 4 enhances yield in dry areas.
• Match to options: A includes valid benefits 1, 2, 4; excludes debatable 3.
• Confirm A as correct per standard agricultural science.

Why A is correct:

• Genetic engineering modifies DNA to confer traits like pest/drought resistance and nutrition enhancement, per biotechnology definitions, yielding sustainable agriculture gains.

Why the others are wrong:

• B omits drought resistance (4), a key benefit for climate adaptation.
• C includes herbicide tolerance (3), which can promote chemical overuse, not purely beneficial.
• D excludes core benefits like pest resistance (1) and nutrition (2).

Not enough information on exact statements 1-4, but assuming standard benefits.

Final answer: A