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. Agrawal
C. 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. Horne
C. Khare and Bhale D. Agrawal R. L.
6. [ ] The Seed Technologist having knowledge of:
A. Plant breeding B. Plant Pathology
C. Genetics D. All of these
7. [ ] Establishment of scientific seed industries in the country is
achievement of:
A. Central Seed Committee B. National Seed
Corporation
C. 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. Seed
C. Endosperm D. Zygote
10. [ ] An agency which would promote the healthy development of the seed
industry in India.
A. SSC B. SSCA
C. SAUs D. NSC
11. [ ] The author R. L. Agarwal wrote the book named
A. Seed Science and
Technology
B
.
Principles of Seed
Technology
C. Seed Technology D
.
Hybrid Seed Production
12. [ ] The author P. K. Agarwal wrote the book named
A. Seed Science and
Technology
C. Seed Technology
B
.
D
.
Principles of Seed
Technology
Hybrid Seed Production
13. [ ] The authors D.Khare and M.Bhale wrote the book named
A. Seed Science and
Technology
B
.
C. Seed Technology
D
.
Principles of Seed
Technology
Hybrid Seed Production
14. [ ] The authors N.P.Nema wrote the book named
A. Seed Science and
Technology
B
.
C. Seed Technology
D
.
Principles of Seed
Technology
Principles of Seed
Certification and Testing
15. [ ] The authors M.B.McDonald and O.Copeland wrote the book named
A. Seed Science and
Technology
B
.
C. Seed Production:
Principles and
Practices
18. [ ] Protective coat of seed is.
A. Tegmen
D
.
Principles of Seed
Technology
Principles of Seed
Certification and Testing
B. Hilum
C. 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. Embryo
C. Radicle
D. Endosperm
20. [ ] In the seed portion of embryonic axis extended above the cotyledon is
known as.
A. Plumule
B. Epicotyl
C. Hypocotyl
D. Tegmen
21. [ ] In the seed portion of embryonic axis extended below the cotyledon is
known as.
A. Plumule
B. Epicotyl
C. 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. Embryo
C. 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 cent
C Germination per cent D Moisture per cent
2. [ ] Genetic purity of varieties is deteriorated by .
A Microorganisms B Weeds
C Insects D Out crossing
3. [ ] Out crossing of a variety is correlated to
A. Physical purity of seed B. Germination per cent
C. Genetic purity of seed D. Seed health
4 [ ] Genetic purity of a variety is maintained by:
A. Authentic seed source B. Rouging
C. 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 seed
C. 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 Yellow
C. Blue D. None of these
2. [ ] The foundation seed is the progeny of:
A. Breeder seed B. Foundation
C. Certified seed D. All of these
3. [ ] Breeder seed tag is issued by:
A. Gujarat State Seed Certification
Agency
B
.
State Agricultural
University
C. 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. Foundation
C. Breeder Seed D. Certified seed
6. [ ] The suggestions to maintain genetic purity of variety are made by:
A. Dewey and Lu B. R. L. Agrawal
C. Horne D. D. Khare and Bhale
7. [ ] The isolation distance depends on:
A. Mode of pollination B. Pollinating Vector
C. Breeding system D. All of these
8. [ ] The Breeder seed is the progeny of:
A. Nucleus seed B. Foundation seed
C. Certified seed D. Label seed
9. [ ] The certified seed is the progeny of:
A. Nucleus seed B. Foundation seed
C. Breeder seed D. Label seed
10. [ ] The tag color of certified seed is.
A. Golden yellow color B. Blue color
C. White color D. Green color
11. [ ] The tag color of breeder seed is.
A. Golden yellow color B. Blue color
C. White color D. Green color
12. [ ] The tag color of foundation seed is.
A. Golden yellow color B. Blue color
C. White color D. Green color
13. [ ] The certified seed tag issued by.
A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed Corporation
C. State Seed Certification
Agency
D. State Seed Corporation
14. [ ] The breeder seed tag issued by.
A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed Corporation
C. State Seed Certification
Agency
D. State Seed Corporation
15. [ ] The foundation seed tag issued by.
A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed Corporation
C. State Seed Certification
Agency
D. State Seed Corporation
16. [ ] AICRP is the short form of
A. All India Coordinated
Research Project
B. All India Coordinated
Research Programme
C. All India Crop Research
Programme
D. All India Crop Research
Project
17. [ ] CVRC is the short form of
A. Central Variety Reform
Committee
B. Central Variety Release
Committee
C. Central Variety Reform
Company
D. Central Variety Release
Company
Topic 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. 300m
C. 400m D. 500m
2. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in maize is
A. 400m B. 500m
C. 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
.
120g
C. 40g D
.
90g
4. [ ] Isolation distance for Foundation seed production in rice is.
A 100 m B 200 m
C 600 m D 400 m
5. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in rice is.
A 200 m B 100 m
C 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
.
500g
C. 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 m
C 350 m D 200 m
2. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in pearl millet is.
A 200 m B 400 m
C 300 m D 1000 m
3. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in sorghum is.
A 250 m B 300 m
C 400 m D 200 m
4. [ ] Row ratio for Female and Male in breeder seed production of pearl
millet is
A. 6:2 B. 2:1
C. 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. 150g
C. 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-577
C. GHB-558 D
.
GHB-238
8. [ ] 95555A X J-2290 is parent of following hybrid of pearlmillet.
A. GHB-538 B
.
GHB-577
C. GHB-558 D
.
GHB-238
9. [ ] JMSA 101 X J-2405 is parent of following hybrid of pearlmillet.
A. GHB-538 B
.
GHB-577
C. GHB-558 D
.
GHB-238
10. [ ] ABR line system is extensively used for hybrid seed production of
A. Pearl millet B. Castor
C. Potato D. Cotton
11. [ ] Maintenance of parental Line- A by using
A. R- Line B. A-Line
C. 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. 250g
C. 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. 700g
C. 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
.
Ethrel
C. 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
.
150g
C. 100g D
.
700g
2. [ ] As per Indian minimum seed certification standard submitted sample
of sunflower for seed testing laboratory is.
A. 350g B
.
250g
C. 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-10
C. G. Cot Hy-8 D. G. Cot Hy-11
7. [ ] Epigeal germination observed in.
A. Pearl millet B. Wheat
C. Sorghum D. Cotton
8. [ ] Hybrid seed produced by hand emasculation in the following crop
A. Pearl millet B. Maize
C. Cotton D. Sorghum
9. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in sunflower is
A. 400m B. 300m
C. 600m D. 500m
10. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in sunflower gourd is
A. 400m B. 200m
C. 300m D. 500m
11. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in cotton is
A. 25m B. 30m
C. 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 2:1
C 3:1 D 3:2
2. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor is.
A 1000 m B 500 m
C 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. 900g
C. 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-1
C. CCH-7 D
.
GCH-5
7. [ ] VP-1 X JI-35 is parent of following hybrid of castor.
A. GCH-2 B
.
GCH-1
C. CCH-7 D
.
GCH-5
8. [ ] VP-1 X 48-1 is parent of following hybrid of castor.
A. GCH-2 B. GCH-1
C. CCH-7 D. GCH-4
9. [ ] Geeta X SH-72 is parent of following hybrid of castor.
A. GCH-4 B
.
GCH-6
C. CCH-5 D
.
GCH-7
10. [ ] JP-65 X JI-96 is parent of following hybrid of castor.
A. GCH-6 B
.
GCH-1
C. CCH-5 D
.
GCH-3
11. [ ] SKP-84X SKI-215 is parent of following hybrid of castor.
A. GCH-2 B
.
GCH-1
C. CCH-7 D GCH-4
.
12. [ ] The female line for hybrid seed production in castor is known as
A. A-Line B. Pistillate line
C. B- Line D. R- Line
13. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor modified
female is
A. 500m B. 300m
C. 600m D. 1000m
14. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor conventional
female is
A. 600m B. 1000m
C. 500m D. 300m
15. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in castor modified
female is
A. 500m B. 1000m
C. 600m D. 300m
16. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in castor
conventional female is
A. 500m B. 1000m
C. 600m D. 300m
17. [ ] Isolation distance for breeder seed production in castor male is
A. 300m B. 1000m
C. 500m D. 600m
18. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in castor male is
A. 600m B. 1000m
C. 500m D. 300m
19 [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in castor is
A. 200m B. 300m
C. 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
.
40g
C. 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
.
1000g
C. 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
.
600g
C. 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. Gram
C. 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. Potato
C. Radish D. Carrot
2. [ ] Cultivated potato is
A. Tetraploid B. Diploid
C. 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 of
A. Tomato B. Cauliflower
C. Brinjal D. Cabbage
1. [ ] Pusa Purple long and Pusa purple round is popular varieties of
A. Tomato B. Cauliflower
C. 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. 300m
C. 400m D. 150m
2. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in chilli is
A. 100m B. 300m
C. 150m D. 200m
3. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in cabbage is
A. 1000m B. 1600m
C. 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
.
15g
C. 4g D
.
20g
2. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in onion is
A. 400m B. 600m
C. 1000m D. 500m
3. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in onion is
A. 400m B. 1600m
C. 300m D. 1000m
4. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in carrot is
A. 1000m B. 600m
C. 400m D. 500m
5. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in carrot is
A. 400m B. 1000m
C. 300m D. 1600m
6. [ ] Isolation distance for foundation seed production in ridge gourd is
A. 1000m B. 1600m
C. 400m D. 500m
7. [ ] Isolation distance for certified seed production in ridge gourd is
A. 1000m B. 500m
C. 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. Rose
C. Chrysanthimum D. Galardia
2. [ ] Black laddy and Pusa mohit are popular varieties of
A. Marigold B. Rose
C. Chrysanthimum D. Galardia
3. [ ] Golden yellow and Pusa Orange are popular varieties of
A. Marigold B. Rose
C. 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 incedence
C Off types D All of above
2. [ ] GOT is conducted for
A Genetic purity per
cent
B Physical purity per cent
C Germination per cent D Moisture per cent
3. [ ] The activities of seed certification in Gujarat are done by:
A. GSRTC B. GSSC
C. GSRC D. GSSCA
4. [ ] Removal of off –type plants of the same species
A. Selection B. Uprooting
C. 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 divider
C. Gamet divider D. Seed sampler
6.[ ] The wild morning glory (hiran khuri) is objectionable weed in
A. Berseem B. Wheat
C. Sorghum D. Oat
7. [ ] The Dodder is objectionable weed in
A. Berseem B. Napier grass
C. Lucerne D. Oat
7. [ ] The maxican prickly poppy is objectionable weed in
A. Sunflower B. Taramira
C. Safflower D. Rape seed and mustard
36. Breeder seed tag issued by
A. SSCA B. NSC
C. 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 Varieties
C 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 type
A 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 Varieties
C 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. 1968
C. 1966 D. 1973
4. [ ] Seed act was implemented though out the country in :
A. 1966 B. 1969
C. 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 Rights
A 25 years B 7 years
C 10 years D 15 years
4. [ ] GOT is conducted for
A Genetic purity per
cent
B Physical purity per cent
C Germination per cent D Moisture per cent
5. [ ] GATT is the short form of
A. Gujarat Agricultural
Training Treaty
B. General Agreement on
Trade and Tariff
C. General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trades
D. General Agreement on
Trade Teaching
6. [ ] 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, Stability
B. Novelty, Diversity,
Uniformity, Stability
C. Novelty, Diversity,
Uniform, Seedless
D. 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 godown
C 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. Debearder
C. 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. Debearder
C. 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. Debearder
C. 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. Debearder
C. 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. Grading
C. 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. Debearder
C. 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. Aspirator
C. 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 cleaning
C. 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 Halopriming
C 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 scarification
C. Stratification D. Chipping
3. [ ] Operation that prepares a seed lot for basic cleaning is known as:
A. Screen cleaning B. Grading
C. 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 Dodder
C 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
3. [ ] GOT is conducted for
A Genetic purity per
cent
B Physical purity per cent
C Germination per cent D Moisture per cent
4. [ ] Physical purity of varieties is determined by ..
A Germination Test B Field Inspection
C 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 bagging
C. 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 seed
7.[ ] Other distinguishing varieties test (ODV test) for determination of
genetic purity
on the basis of
A. Plant Morphological
characters
B. Seed Weight
C. 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 vigour
C. Seed potential D. Vigour
9. [ ] ISTA is the short form of
A. Indian Seed Testing
Association
B. International Seed
Training Association
C. International Seed
Testing Association
D. International Seed
Technology Association
10. [ ] 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 of
A. Leaf shape B. Seed Morphological
characters
C. Seed colour D. Plant Morphological
characters
12. [ ] Unwanted plants growing from residual seeds of previous crops
remaining in the
field is known as
A. Volunteer plants B. Weed plants
C. 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 Test
C Tetrazolium test D Physical Purity
Test
2. [ ] Seed deterioration rate depends on
A Temperature B Space
C 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 seeed
C 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
organization
B National Seed
Corporation
C Public sector seed organization
D None of the above
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