Explanation
Option (a) is incorrect: Terminator Seed Technology does not cause poor germination in the first generation of seeds. The first-generation seeds are high-quality and viable, but the sterility issue affects future generations, not the initial germination.
Option (b) is incorrect: Terminator Seed Technology based genetically modified (GM) crops are often engineered for high productivity, pest resistance, or drought tolerance, so they are not necessarily low-yielding.
Option (c) is correct: Terminator Seed Technology refers to genetic use restriction technology (GURT), which involves genetically engineering seeds to produce sterile plants in the next generation. This ensures that farmers cannot save and re-use seeds for the next planting season, forcing them to purchase new seeds from the manufacturer every year. This is the primary reason Indian farmers are unhappy with this technology.
Option (d) is incorrect: This statement is technically correct because terminator plants do not produce viable seeds. However, since the question asks why farmers are unhappy, option (c) is a better fit because it highlights the sterility issue affecting the plants’ reproduction.