MCQ on Seed Technology for various Agriculture Exams Part - 19

1. Hard seeds are mainly accruing in the family of
   A. Malvaceae
   B. Solanaceae
   C. Rootaceae
   D. Umbelliferae
   Answer: A. Malvaceae

2. The hard seed coat can be removed by
   A. Acid scarification
   B. After ripening
   C. Drying
   D. Stratification
   Answer: A. Acid scarification

3. Phytochrome receptor present in
   A. Mitochondria
   B. Nucleus
   C. Cytoplasm
   D. Plasma membrane
   Answer: D. Plasma membrane

4. The type of seed dormancy in Acacia nilotica is
   A. Physiological
   B. Physiological
   C. Morphophysiological
   D. Morphological
   Answer: A. Physiological

5. Stratification is given to seed for
   A. Disease resistant
   B. Dormancy breaking
   C. Increasing vigour
   D. Creating moisture stress resistance
   Answer: B. Dormancy breaking

6. Suspension of germination by unfavorable environmental condition is called as
   A. Dormancy
   B. Embryo dormancy
   C. Quiescence
   D. Resting period
   Answer: C. Quiescence

7. Fruit of castor is called as
   A. Grain
   B. Achene
   C. Bulb
   D. Capsule
   Answer: D. Capsule

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