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The NBA constitutes a committee on agro-biodiversity and co-opts Dr. Meera Nair, an agricultural scientist who is not a member of the NBA. Which statement about Dr. Nair's position is correct?

A person co-opted to an NBA committee who is not an NBA member can attend meetings and participate in proceedings, but has no right to vote. The Act gives no voting right on agricultural matters or by Central Government permission.

  1. AShe may attend meetings and take part in proceedings but has no right to voteCorrect
  2. BShe may attend and vote, but only on agricultural matters
  3. CShe cannot attend meetings because she is not an NBA member
  4. DShe may vote only if the Central Government permits it

Explanation

Under Section 13(3), a committee shall co-opt persons who are not NBA members as it thinks fit. They have the right to attend meetings and take part in proceedings but not to vote. Voting on agricultural matters is not provided for.

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