Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporate

Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of

Omega-3 fatty acids
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2017
The correct answer is B) Vitamin A.
Golden rice is a genetically modified rice variety designed to synthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, in the edible part of the grain (endosperm).
The project aimed to address Vitamin A deficiency, a major public health problem in developing countries where rice is a staple food but naturally lacks beta-carotene. The golden color of the rice is due to the accumulation of beta-carotene.