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of Genetics and Plant Breeding Principles of Seed Technology (PBG-5.5)

PBG 5.5 Principles of Seed Technology 3(2+1)

Course Content

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1. Introduction to Seed Production, Importance of Seed Production, Seed policy, Seed demand forecasting and planning for certified, foundation and breeder seed production.

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2. Deterioration of crop varieties, Factors affecting deterioration and their control; Maintenance of genetic purity during seed production.

07

3. Seed quality; Definition, Characters of good quality seed, Different classes of seed, Production of nucleus & breeder’s seed, Maintenance and multiplication of pre-release and newly released varieties in self and cross-pollinated crops.

06

4. Seed Production, Foundation and certified seed production in maize (varieties, hybrids, synthetics and composites)

04

5. Foundation and certified seed production of rice (varieties & hybrids) 036. Foundation and certified seed production of sorghum and bajra (varieties,

hybrids, synthetics and composites)06

7. Breeder, Foundation and certified seed production of wheat 048. Foundation and certified seed production of cotton and sunflower (varieties and

hybrids)05

9. Foundation and certified seed production of castor (varieties and hybrids) 0710. Foundation and certified seed production of mustard and cumin 0211. Foundation and certified seed production of groundnut and sesamum 0212. Foundation and certified seed production of pulses pigeopea, chickpea, cowpea,

mungbean and blackgram.04

13. Foundation and certified seed production of potato 0214. Foundation and certified seed production of tomato and brinjal (varieties and

hybrids)02

15. Foundation and certified seed production of chillies, bhendi, Cabbage and cauliflower (varieties and hybrids)

03

16. Foundation and certified seed production of onion, Carrot, bottle gourd , cucumber and ridge gourd (varieties and hybrids) all cucurbits.

03

17. Foundation and certified seed production of flowering crops marigold, marigold, Chrysanthimum , Rose etc.

03

18. Seed certification, phases of certification, procedure for seed certification, field inspection and field counts etc.

02

19. Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement, Central Seed Committee, Central Seed Certification Board, State Seed Certification Agency, Central and State Seed Testing Laboratories.

02

20. Duties and powers of seed inspectors, offences and penalties. 0121. Seed control order: Seed Control Order 1983, Seed Act 2000 and other issues

related to seed quality regulation.02

22. Intellectual Property Rights, Patenting, WTO, Plant Breeders Rights, Varietal 04

Identification through Grow–Out Test and Electrophoresis.23. Seed Drying: Forced air seed drying, principle, properties of air and their effect

on seed drying, moisture equilibrium between seed and air, Heated air drying, building requirements, types of air distribution systems for seed drying, selection of crop dryers and systems of heated air drying, recommended temperature and depth of the seeds, management of seed drying, Planning and layout of seed processing plant.,

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24. Establishment of seed processing plant, .Seed processing: air screen machine and its working principle, different upgrading equipments and their use.

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25. Establishing a seed testing laboratory. Seed testing procedures for quality assessment, Seed treatment, Importance of seed treatment, types of seed treatment, equipment used for seed treatment (Slurry and Mist–O–matic treater).

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26. Seed packing and seed storage, stages of seed storage, factors affecting seed longevity during storage and conditions required for good storage, General principles of seed storage, and constructional features for good seed warehouse, measures for pest and disease control, temperature control,

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27. Seed marketing, marketing structure, marketing organization, sales generation activities, promotional media, pricing policy; Factors affecting seed marketing.

02

PBG 5.5 Principles of Seed Technology 3(2+1)

Topic No. 1:Introduction to Seed Production, Importance of Seed Production, Seed policy, Seed demand forecasting and planning for certified, foundation and breeder seed production.

1. [ ] The NSC was established in:A. 1953 B. 1958 C. 1963 D. 1968

2. [ ] The Auther of the book ‘Principles of Seed Technology is: A. P. K. Agrawal B. R. L. AgrawalC. N.P. Nema D. D. Khare and Bhale

3. [ ] The Seed Technology deals with seed:A. Seed structure B. Seed production C. Seed testing D. All of these

4. [ ] The head quarter of NSC is located at:A. Pune B. New Delhi C. Hyderabad D. Kanpur

5. [ ] The term Seed Technology was define by: A. Cowan B. HorneC. Khare and Bhale D. Agrawal R. L.

6. [ ] The Seed Technologist having knowledge of: A. Plant breeding B. Plant PathologyC. Genetics D. All of these

7. [ ] Establishment of scientific seed industries in the country is achievement of: A. Central Seed Committee B. National Seed CorporationC. ICAR D. State Agril. University

8. [ ] At the time of natural disaster, relief operation focused for rapid rehabilitation of agriculture by :

A. National Seed Programme B. National Food Security Programme C. National Food Reserve Stocks D. National Seed Reserve Stocks

9. [ ] A fertilized mature ovule consisting of embryo storage material and protective coats is

known as.A. Variety B. SeedC. Endosperm D. Zygote

10. [ ] An agency which would promote the healthy development of the seed industry in India.A. SSC B. SSCAC. SAUs D. NSC

11. [ ] The author R. L. Agarwal wrote the book named A. Seed Science and Technology B. Principles of Seed TechnologyC. Seed Technology D

.Hybrid Seed Production

12. [ ] The author P. K. Agarwal wrote the book named A. Seed Science and Technology B. Principles of Seed TechnologyC. Seed Technology D. Hybrid Seed Production

13. [ ] The authors D.Khare and M.Bhale wrote the book named A. Seed Science and Technology B. Principles of Seed TechnologyC. Seed Technology D. Hybrid Seed Production

14. [ ] The authors N.P.Nema wrote the book named A. Seed Science and Technology B. Principles of Seed TechnologyC. Seed Technology D. Principles of Seed Certification

and Testing15. [ ] The authors M.B.McDonald and O.Copeland wrote the book named

A. Seed Science and Technology B. Principles of Seed TechnologyC. Seed Production:

Principles and PracticesD. Principles of Seed Certification

and Testing18. [ ] Protective coat of seed is.

A. Tegmen B. HilumC. Testa D. Seed coat

19. [ ] In the seed rudimentary plant present in axis form with one tip responsible to form shoot portion is known as .

A. Plumule B. EmbryoC. Radicle D. Endosperm

20. [ ] In the seed portion of embryonic axis extended above the cotyledon is known as. A. Plumule B. EpicotylC. Hypocotyl D. Tegmen

21. [ ] In the seed portion of embryonic axis extended below the cotyledon is known as. A. Plumule B. EpicotylC. Hypocotyl D. Tegmen

22. [ ] In the seed thick and massive structure made up of elongated cells containing abundant starch is known as. A. Embryo B. EmbryoC. Radicle D. Endosperm

Topic No. 2: Deterioration of crop varieties, Factors affecting deterioration and their control; Maintenance of genetic purity during seed production.

1. [ ] GOT is conducted for A Genetic purity per cent B Physical purity per centC Germination per cent D Moisture per cent

2. [ ] Genetic purity of varieties is deteriorated by .A Microorganisms B WeedsC Insects D Out crossing

3. [ ] Out crossing of a variety is correlated to A. Physical purity of seed B. Germination per centC. Genetic purity of seed D. Seed health

4 [ ] Genetic purity of a variety is maintained by:A. Authentic seed source B. RougingC. Isolation between fields D. All above

5. [ ] Trueness to types, varietal purity plants/seeds conforming to characteristics of the variety as described by the breeder is known as

A. Physical purity B. Genuine seedC. Genetic purity D. All of these

Topic No. 3: Seed quality; Definition, Characters of good quality seed, Different classes of seed, Production of nucleus & breeder’s seed, Maintenance and multiplication of pre-release and newly released varieties in self and cross-pollinated crops.

1. [ ] The colour of Nucleus seed tag is : A. White B. Golden YellowC. Blue D. None of these

2. [ ] The foundation seed is the progeny of: A. Breeder seed B. FoundationC. Certified seed D. All of these

3. [ ] Breeder seed tag is issued by: A. Gujarat State Seed Certification Agency B. State Agricultural

UniversityC. National Seed Corporation D

.Respective Crop Breeder or Scientist

4. [ ] The roll of state governments to produce quality seed are to: A. Set up Seed Certification Agencies B. Strengthening of Seed

Testing Laboratory.C. Implementation of Seed Act D. All the these

5. [ ] Which of the following is not an authentic seed: A. Label Seed B. FoundationC. Breeder Seed D. Certified seed

6. [ ] The suggestions to maintain genetic purity of variety are made by:A. Dewey and Lu B. R. L. AgrawalC. Horne D. D. Khare and Bhale

7. [ ] The isolation distance depends on:A. Mode of pollination B. Pollinating VectorC. Breeding system D. All of these

8. [ ] The Breeder seed is the progeny of: A. Nucleus seed B. Foundation seedC. Certified seed D. Label seed

9. [ ] The certified seed is the progeny of: A. Nucleus seed B. Foundation seedC. Breeder seed D. Label seed

10. [ ] The tag color of certified seed is. A. Golden yellow color B. Blue colorC. White color D. Green color

11. [ ] The tag color of breeder seed is. A. Golden yellow color B. Blue colorC. White color D. Green color

12. [ ] The tag color of foundation seed is. A. Golden yellow color B. Blue colorC. White color D. Green color

13. [ ] The certified seed tag issued by. A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed CorporationC. State Seed Certification D. State Seed Corporation

Agency14. [ ] The breeder seed tag issued by.

A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed CorporationC. State Seed Certification

AgencyD. State Seed Corporation

15. [ ] The foundation seed tag issued by. A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed CorporationC. State Seed Certification

AgencyD. State Seed Corporation

16. [ ] AICRP is the short form of A. All India Coordinated

Research ProjectB. All India Coordinated Research

ProgrammeC. All India Crop Research

ProgrammeD. All India Crop Research Project

17. [ ] CVRC is the short form of A. Central Variety Reform

CommitteeB. Central Variety Release

Committee C. Central Variety Reform

CompanyD. Central Variety Release

CompanyTopic No. 4: Seed Production, Foundation and certified seed production in maize

(varieties, hybrids, synthetics and composites)

1. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in maize is A. 600m B. 300mC. 400m D. 500m

2. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in maize is A. 400m B. 500mC. 300m D. 200m

Topic No. 5: Foundation and certified seed production of rice (varieties & hybrids)

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the germination per cent for paddy is. A. 80% B. 70%C. 75% D. 65%

2. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the physical purity per cent for paddy is.

A. 98% B. 97%C. 95% D. 99%

3. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the working sample of paddy for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 15g B. 120gC. 40g D. 90g

4. [ ] Isolation distance for Foundation seed production in rice is.A 100 m B 200 mC 600 m D 400 m

5. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in rice is.A 200 m B 100 mC 400 m D 300 m

6. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the submitted sample of paddy for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 100g B. 500gC. 400g D. 250g

Topic No. 6: Foundation and certified seed production of sorghum and bajra

(varieties, hybrids, synthetics and composites)

1. [ ] Isolation distance for Foundation seed production in sorghum is.A 250 m B 400 mC 350 m D 200 m

2. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in pearl millet is.A 200 m B 400 mC 300 m D 1000 m

3. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in sorghum is.A 250 m B 300 mC 400 m D 200 m

4. [ ] Row ratio for Female and Male in breeder seed production of pearl millet isA. 6:2 B. 2:1C. 3:1 D. 3:2

5. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the submitted sample of pearl millet for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 50g B. 150gC. 40g D. 100g

6. [ ] Minimum genetic purity percentage for certified seed of bajara is. A. 90 % B. 85 %C. 95 % D. 80 %

7. [ ] 95444A X J-2340 is parent of following hybrid of pearlmillet. A. GHB-538 B. GHB-577C. GHB-558 D. GHB-238

8. [ ] 95555A X J-2290 is parent of following hybrid of pearlmillet. A. GHB-538 B. GHB-577C. GHB-558 D. GHB-238

9. [ ] JMSA 101 X J-2405 is parent of following hybrid of pearlmillet. A. GHB-538 B. GHB-577C. GHB-558 D. GHB-238

10. [ ] ABR line system is extensively used for hybrid seed production of A. Pearl millet B. CastorC. Potato D. Cotton

11. [ ] Maintenance of parental Line- A by using A. R- Line B. A-LineC. Pistillate line D. B-Line

Topic No. 7: Breeder, Foundation and certified seed production of wheat

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the working sample size of wheat for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 350g B. 250gC. 120g D. 500g

2. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the submitted sample size of wheat for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 900g B. 700gC. 1000g D. 500g

3. [ ] Physical purity percentage for certified seed of wheat is.

A. 96 % B. 98 %C. 99 % D. 97 %

4. [ ] Effective gametocide used for hybridization in wheat is. A. FW-450 B. EthrelC. TIBA D. Gibberellins

5. [ ] Germination percentage for certified seed of wheat is. A. 70 % B. 85 %C. 65 % D. 75 %

Topic No. 8: Foundation and certified seed production of cotton and sunflower (varieties and hybrids)

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard submitted sample of cotton for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 350g B. 150gC. 100g D. 700g

2. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard submitted sample of sunflower for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 350g B. 250gC. 50g D. 900g

3. [ ] Minimum genetic purity percentage for certified seed of cotton is. A. 85 % B. 90 %C. 96 % D. 80 %

4. [ ] Physical purity of certified seed of cotton is. A. 95 % B. 97 %C. 96 % D. 98 %

5. [ ] Germination percentage for certified seed of cotton is. A. 75 % B. 85 %C. 80 % D. 65 %

6. [ ] Gujarat cotton-67 X American necteriless is parentage of following hybrid of cotton. A. G. Cot Hy-4 B. G. Cot Hy-10C. G. Cot Hy-8 D. G. Cot Hy-11

7. [ ] Epigeal germination observed in. A. Pearl millet B. WheatC. Sorghum D. Cotton

8. [ ] Hybrid seed produced by hand emasculation in the following crop A. Pearl millet B. MaizeC. Cotton D. Sorghum

9. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in sunflower is A. 400m B. 300mC. 600m D. 500m

10. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in sunflower gourd is A. 400m B. 200mC. 300m D. 500m

11. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in cotton is A. 25m B. 30mC. 50m D. 5m

Topic No. 9: Foundation and certified seed production of castor (varieties and hybrids)

1. [ ] Row ratio for Female and Male in castor hybrid seed production.A 5:1 B 2:1C 3:1 D 3:2

2. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor is.A 1000 m B 500 mC 1050 m D 600 m

3. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard submitted sample of castor for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 250g B. 900gC. 500g D. 1000g

4. [ ] Minimum genetic purity percentage for certified seed of castor is. A. 90 % B. 85 %C. 96 % D. 80 %

5. [ ] Germination percentage for certified seed of castor is. A. 70 % B. 80 %C. 65 % D. 75 %

6. [ ] VP-1 X VI-9 is parent of following hybrid of castor. A. GCH-2 B. GCH-1C. CCH-7 D. GCH-5

7. [ ] VP-1 X JI-35 is parent of following hybrid of castor. A. GCH-2 B. GCH-1C. CCH-7 D. GCH-5

8. [ ] VP-1 X 48-1 is parent of following hybrid of castor. A. GCH-2 B. GCH-1C. CCH-7 D. GCH-4

9. [ ] Geeta X SH-72 is parent of following hybrid of castor. A. GCH-4 B. GCH-6C. CCH-5 D. GCH-7

10. [ ] JP-65 X JI-96 is parent of following hybrid of castor. A. GCH-6 B. GCH-1C. CCH-5 D. GCH-3

11. [ ] SKP-84X SKI-215 is parent of following hybrid of castor. A. GCH-2 B. GCH-1C. CCH-7 D. GCH-4

12. [ ] The female line for hybrid seed production in castor is known as A. A-Line B. Pistillate lineC. B- Line D. R- Line

13. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor modified female is A. 500m B. 300mC. 600m D. 1000m

14. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor conventional female is A. 600m B. 1000mC. 500m D. 300m

15. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in castor modified female is A. 500m B. 1000mC. 600m D. 300m

16. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in castor conventional female is A. 500m B. 1000mC. 600m D. 300m

17. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor male is A. 300m B. 1000mC. 500m D. 600m

18. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in castor male is A. 600m B. 1000m

C. 500m D. 300m19 [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in castor is

A. 200m B. 300mC. 500m D. 150m

Topic No. 10: Foundation and certified seed production of mustard and cumin

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard submitted sample of mustard for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 70g B. 40gC. 150g D. 100g

2. [ ] Germination percentage for certified seed of mustard is. A. 85 % B. 70 %C. 80 % D. 75 %

3. [ ] Physical purity of certified seed of cumin is. A. 95 % B. 97 %C. 96 % D. 98 %

Topic No. 11: Foundation and certified seed production of groundnut and sesamum

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the working sample size of groundnut for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 350g B. 1000gC. 900g D. 500g

2. [ ] Physical purity of certified seed of sesame is. A. 98 % B. 95 %C. 97 % D. 96 %

Topic No. 12: Foundation and certified seed production of pulses pigeopea, chickpea, cowpea, mungbean and blackgram.

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard submitted sample of pigeonpea for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 500g B. 600gC. 900g D. 1000g

2. [ ] Germination percentage for certified seed of greengram is. A. 70 % B. 80 %C. 75 % D. 65 %

3. [ ] Hypogeal germination observed in. A. Castor B. GramC. Mustard D. Bottlegourd

Topic No. 13: Foundation and certified seed production of potato

1. [ ] Clonal selection method used for following crop A. Bat root B. PotatoC. Radish D. Carrot

2. [ ] Cultivated potato isA. Tetraploid B. DiploidC. Hexapolid D. Tripoid

Topic No. 14: Foundation and certified seed production of tomato and brinjal (varieties and hybrids)

1. [ ] Pusa Ruby and Pusa hybrid -2 is popular varieties ofA. Tomato B. CauliflowerC. Brinjal D. Cabbage

1. [ ] Pusa Purple long and Pusa purple round is popular varieties ofA. Tomato B. CauliflowerC. Brinjal D. Cabbage

Topic No. 15: Foundation and certified seed production of chillies, bhendi , Cabbage and cauliflower (varieties and hybrids)

1. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in chilli is A. 100m B. 300mC. 400m D. 150m

2. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in chilli is A. 100m B. 300mC. 150m D. 200m

3. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in cabbage is A. 1000m B. 1600mC. 1500m D. 500m

Topic No. 16: Foundation and certified seed production of onion, Carrot, bottle gourd , cucumber and ridge gourd (varieties and hybrids) all cucurbits.

1. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard the working sample size of onion for seed testing laboratory is.

A. 5g B. 15gC. 4g D. 20g

2. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in onion is A. 400m B. 600mC. 1000m D. 500m

3. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in onion is A. 400m B. 1600mC. 300m D. 1000m

4. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in carrot is A. 1000m B. 600mC. 400m D. 500m

5. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in carrot is A. 400m B. 1000mC. 300m D. 1600m

6. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in ridge gourd is A. 1000m B. 1600mC. 400m D. 500m

7. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in ridge gourd is A. 1000m B. 500mC. 300m D. 200m

Topic No. 17: Foundation and certified seed production of flowering crops marigold, Chrysanthimum , Rose etc.

1. [ ] Snow ball and Red Anne are popular varieties of A. marigold B. RoseC. Chrysanthimum D. Galardia

2. [ ] Black laddy and Pusa mohit are popular varieties of

A. Marigold B. RoseC. Chrysanthimum D. Galardia

3. [ ] Golden yellow and Pusa Orange are popular varieties of A. Marigold B. RoseC. Chrysanthimum D. Galardia

Topic No. 18: Seed certification, phases of certification, procedure for seed certification, field inspection and field counts etc.

1. [ ] The main objective of field inspection to examine A Isolation distance B Disease incedenceC Off types D All of above


3. [ ] The activities of seed certification in Gujarat are done by: A. GSRTC B. GSSCC. GSRC D. GSSCA

4. [ ] Removal of off –type plants of the same speciesA. Selection B. UprootingC. Rouging D. Disassortment

5. [ ] It is an equipment used for drawing the sample from the seed lot stored in bags or containers is known as:

A. Trier B. Seed dividerC. Gamet divider D. Seed sampler

6.[ ] The wild morning glory (hiran khuri) is objectionable weed in A. Berseem B. WheatC. Sorghum D. Oat

7. [ ] The Dodder is objectionable weed in A. Berseem B. Napier grassC. Lucerne D. Oat

7. [ ] The maxican prickly poppy is objectionable weed in A. Sunflower B. TaramiraC. Safflower D. Rape seed and mustard

36. Breeder seed tag issued by A. SSCA B. NSCC. SSC D. Respective Crop Breeder

Topic No. 19: Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement, Central Seed Committee, Central Seed Certification Board, State Seed Certification Agency, Central and State Seed Testing Laboratories.

1. [ ] Seed act was formulated and enacted during.A 1966 and 1969 B 1967 and 1970 C 1967 and 1968 D 1980 and 1982

2. [ ] Enforcement of seed act involving seed certification agency for A Notified varieties B SDAU’s VarietiesC Private companiy’s varieties D Farmer’s Varieties

Topic No. 20: Duties and powers of seed inspectors, offences and penalties.

1. [ ] Any seed which is not genuine or true to typeA Duplicate seed B Good seed C Spurious seed D Failed seed

2. [ ] As per Indian Seed Act 2004, penalty for giving false information related to seed by person is

A Prison term up to six months

B Prison term up to six months and/or a fine up to Rs.50,000.

C Fine up to Rs.50,000. D Fine up to Rs.2,000.Topic No. 21: Seed control order: Seed Control Order 1983, Seed Act 2000 and

other issues related to seed quality regulation.

2. [ ] Enforcement of seed act involving seed certification agency for A Notified varieties B SDAU’s VarietiesC Private companiy’s varieties D Farmer’s Varieties

3. [ ] The High Yielding Varieties Programme (HYVP) was launched by Government of India in:

A. 1963 B. 1968C. 1966 D. 1973

4. [ ] Seed act was implemented though out the country in : A. 1966 B. 1969C. 1983 D. 1988

Topic No. 22: Intellectual Property Rights, Patenting, WTO, Plant Breeders Rights, Varietal Identification through Grow–Out Test and Electrophoresis.

1. [ ] Is an idea, a design, an invention, a manuscript, etc. which can ultimately give rise to a product / application

A IPR B PVA C PBR D PVP&FR

2. [ ] UPOV headquarter is located at ---A Rome B New York C India D Geneva

3.[ ] Period for protection of varieties is given in Plant Breeders RightsA 25 years B 7 years C 10 years D 15 years


5. [ ] GATT is the short form of A. Gujarat Agricultural Training

Treaty B. General Agreement on Trade

and TariffC. General Agreement on

Tariffs and TradesD. General Agreement on Trade

Teaching6. [ ] TRIPs is the short form of

A. Trade Related Aspects of Integrated Priority Rights

B. Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Priority Rights

C. Trade Related Aspects of Integrated Property Rights

D. Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights

7. [ ] NDUS is the short form of A. Novelty, Distinctiveness,

Uniformity, StabilityB. Novelty, Diversity, Uniformity,

StabilityC. Novelty, Diversity, Uniform,

SeedlessD. Novelty, Diversity, Uniformity,

Seedless

Topic No. 23: Seed Drying: Forced air seed drying, principle, properties of air and their effect on seed drying, moisture equilibrium between seed and air, Heated air drying, building requirements, types of air distribution systems for seed drying, selection of crop dryers and systems of heated air drying, recommended temperature and depth of the seeds, management of seed drying, Planning and layout of seed processing plant.

1. [ ] Seed longevity is affected by A Wind velocity B Size of godownC Relative humidity D Seed size

2. [ ] Equipment is made up of perforated steel sheet with concave structure used for shelling of corn seeds from its cob known as:

A. Screen cleaning B. DebearderC. Huller D. Sheller

3. [ ] The equipment which removes tightly fixed husk from seed of grasses to facilitate in the process of sowing and germination known as:

A. Huller B. DebearderC. Screen cleaning D. Sheller

4. [ ] The equipment which removes the awn and other appendages from the seed of oat and barley that create problems in seed processing is known as:

A. Huller B. DebearderC. Screen cleaning D. Sheller

5. [ ] The equipment which scratches the hard seed coat to improve the process of germination is known as:

A. Huller B. DebearderC. Scarifier D. Sheller

6. [ ] The step of seed processing removes the larger, smaller, lighter and thicker adulterants as compared to the crop seed, from the seed lot is known as:

A. Screen cleaning B. GradingC. Pre- conditioning D. Basic cleaning

7. [ ] The equipment which separates the undersized seeds from the normal desirable seed on the basis of seed density and size with the help of screen and its vibrations is known as:

A. Grader B. DebearderC. Scarifier D. Huller

8. [ ] The equipment which removes lighter inert matter and adulterant than the crop seed from the seed lot with the help of air presser is known as:

A. Grading B. AspiratorC. Basic cleaning D. Debearder

9. [ ] Classification of the seed lot on the basis of commercial usage viz., size, shape, density and colour is known as:

A. Spiral separator B. Basic cleaningC. Grading D. Disc separator

Topic No. 24: Establishment of seed processing plant, .Seed processing: air screen machine and its working principle, different upgrading equipments and their use.

1. [ ] Soaking of seeds in simple water followed by drying is known as A Seed priming B HaloprimingC Osmo- priming D Hydro-priming

2. [ ] Seeds are soaked for prescribed period in concentrated sulphuric or nitric acid to make the seed coat pitted is known as

A. Scarification B. Acid scarificationC. Stratification D. Chipping

3. [ ] Operation that prepares a seed lot for basic cleaning is known as:A. Screen cleaning B. GradingC. Pre- conditioning D. Basic cleaning

Topic No. 25: Establishing a seed testing laboratory. Seed testing procedures for quality assessment, Seed treatment, Importance of seed treatment, types of seed treatment, equipment used for seed treatment (Slurry and Mist–O–matic treater).

1. [ ] Objectionable weed in Lucerne A Srtiga B DodderC Phalaris minor D Orabanche

2. [ ] Seed colouring serves the purpose i.e.A Attract insects B Attract birds C Symbol of treatment given D Both A and C


4. [ ] Physical purity of varieties is determined by .. A Germination Test B Field InspectionC Grow Out Test D Laboratory Test

5. [ ] It is a specified quantity of processed seed of a variety and class produced by grower is known as:

A. Seed sample B. Seed baggingC. Seed heap D. Seed lot

6.[ ] Inability of a viable seed to respond the favourable environmental conditions for germination is known as

A. Dormancy B. Dead seed

C. Non viable seed D. Resting seed7.[ ] Other distinguishing varieties test (ODV test) for determination of genetic purity on the basis of

A. Plant Morphological characters B. Seed WeightC. Seed characters D. Seed colour

8. [ ] Seed property, which determines the potential for rapid, uniform emergence and development of normal seedlings under a wide range of field conditions is known as

A. Seed quality B. Seed vigourC. Seed potential D. Vigour

9. [ ] ISTA is the short form of A. Indian Seed Testing

AssociationB. International Seed Training

AssociationC. International Seed Testing

Association D. International Seed Technology

Association10. [ ] SSTL is the short form of

A. State Soil Testing Laboratory B. Seed and Soil Testing Laboratory

C. Seed and Soil Teaching Laboratory

D. State Seed Testing Laboratory

11. [ ] Grow out test for (GOT test) for determination of genetic purity on the basis ofA. Leaf shape B. Seed Morphological charactersC. Seed colour D. Plant Morphological

characters12. [ ] Unwanted plants growing from residual seeds of previous crops remaining in the field is known as

A. Volunteer plants B. Weed plantsC. Rouging plants D. Viviparous

Topic No. 26: Seed packing and seed storage, stages of seed storage, factors affecting seed longevity during storage and conditions required for good storage, General principles of seed storage, and constructional features for good seed warehouse, measures for pest and disease control, temperature control.

1. [ ] Seed viability testis carried out by A ELISA B Grow Out TestC Tetrazolium test D Physical Purity Test

2. [ ] Seed deterioration rate depends on A Temperature B SpaceC High moisture D Quantity of seed

3. [ ] Seeds which will retain viability longer, when dried to low moisture content (4 to 8%) is known as

A Recalcitrant seeds B Breeder seeedC Normal seeds D Orthodox seeds

Topic No. 27: Seed marketing, marketing structure, marketing organization, sales generation activities, promotional media, pricing policy; Factors affecting seed marketing.

1. Various private seed companies dealing with seed production and marketing is known as A Private sector seed

organizationB National Seed

CorporationC Public sector seed

organizationD None of the above

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