The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

1. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body in India responsible for approving activities involving large-scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle. 2. It also appraises proposals related to the environmental release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products, including experimental field trials. 3. The GEAC functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is constituted under the 'Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989', which were notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA). Hence, option (C) is correct. 4. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (A) governs food safety, including regulations for GM foods, but GEAC's constitution comes from the EPA. 5. The Geographical Indications Act, 1999 (B) deals with protecting products linked to geographical origins. 6. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (D) focuses on the protection of wildlife. 7. Thus, the GEAC is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.