The correct answer is option (3) would be beneficial for the malnourished population.
Genetically engineered cereal grains have been of numerous benefits to the society. A genetically engineered cereal variety which can produce its own vitamins and is drought resistant would be beneficial for the malnourished population and to the farmers respectively.
Among the various environmental stresses affecting the crop yield, drought has been an important contributor. Drought tolerant crop varieties grow well during less rainfall or shortage of water and produce a good yield. Drought prone areas have been producing a good yield by using these varieties.
Vitamins play an important role in the nutrition. They are required for a number of metabolic activities in the body. Thus, incorporation of gene coding for the production of vitamins in the cereal grains helps in nourishing the malnourished population as rice is the staple food in many countries.
