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Gauri Agri Research Institute in Pune bred a new millet line, which it registered under the PPVFR Act, 2001. Under the Act's definitions, is the Institute a 'breeder'?

Yes. The Act defines a breeder to include any institution which has bred, evolved or developed a variety, alongside persons, groups and farmers. Gauri Agri Research Institute therefore qualifies as a breeder without needing to be a farmer.

  1. ANo, because only an individual farmer can be a breeder
  2. BNo, because only a group of persons can be a breeder
  3. CYes, because 'breeder' includes any institution which has bred, evolved or developed a varietyCorrect
  4. DYes, but only if the Institute is also a farmer

Explanation

The Act defines 'breeder' as a person or group of persons, a farmer or group of farmers, or any institution which has bred, evolved or developed any variety. An institution therefore qualifies directly. The restrictive options misread the definition, and no farmer status is required.

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