of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Principles of Seed Technology (PBG-5.5)

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

Course Content
SNo. Title Weig
htage
1. Introduction to Seed Production, Importance of Seed Production, Seed policy, 06
Seed demand forecasting and planning for certified, foundation and breeder seed
production.
2. Deterioration of crop varieties, Factors affecting deterioration and their control; 07
Maintenance of genetic purity during seed production.
3. Seed quality; Definition, Characters of good quality seed, Different classes of 06
seed, Production of nucleus & breeder’s seed, Maintenance and multiplication of
pre-release and newly released varieties in self and cross-pollinated crops.
4. Seed Production, Foundation and certified seed production in maize (varieties, 04
hybrids, synthetics and composites)
5. Foundation and certified seed production of rice (varieties & hybrids) 03
6. Foundation and certified seed production of sorghum and bajra (varieties, 06
hybrids, synthetics and composites)
7. Breeder, Foundation and certified seed production of wheat 04
8. Foundation and certified seed production of cotton and sunflower (varieties and 05
hybrids)
9. Foundation and certified seed production of castor (varieties and hybrids) 07
10. Foundation and certified seed production of mustard and cumin 02
11. Foundation and certified seed production of groundnut and sesamum 02
12. Foundation and certified seed production of pulses pigeopea, chickpea, cowpea, 04
mungbean and blackgram.
13. Foundation and certified seed production of potato 02
14. Foundation and certified seed production of tomato and brinjal (varieties and 02
hybrids)
15. Foundation and certified seed production of chillies, bhendi, Cabbage and 03
cauliflower (varieties and hybrids)
16. Foundation and certified seed production of onion, Carrot, bottle gourd , 03
cucumber and ridge gourd (varieties and hybrids) all cucurbits.
17. Foundation and certified seed production of flowering crops marigold, 03
marigold, Chrysanthimum , Rose etc.
18. Seed certification, phases of certification, procedure for seed certification, field 02
inspection and field counts etc.
19. Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement, Central Seed Committee, Central Seed 02
Certification Board, State Seed Certification Agency, Central and State Seed
Testing Laboratories.
20. Duties and powers of seed inspectors, offences and penalties. 01
21. Seed control order: Seed Control Order 1983, Seed Act 2000 and other issues 02
related to seed quality regulation.
 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 05
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.,
24. Establishment of seed processing plant, .Seed processing: air screen machine and 03
its working principle, different upgrading equipments and their use.
25. Establishing a seed testing laboratory. Seed testing procedures for quality 06
assessment, Seed treatment, Importance of seed treatment, types of seed
treatment, equipment used for seed treatment (Slurry and Mist–O–matic treater).
26. Seed packing and seed storage, stages of seed storage, factors affecting seed 04
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,
27. Seed marketing, marketing structure, marketing organization, sales generation 02
activities, promotional media, pricing policy; Factors affecting seed marketing.

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 B. Principles of Seed Technology
C. 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 Technology
C. 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 Technology
C. Seed Technology D. 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. Principles of Seed Technology
C. Seed Production: D. Principles of Seed Certification
Principles and Practices and Testing
18. [ ] Protective coat of seed is.
A. Tegmen 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 D. State Seed Corporation
Agency
14. [ ] The breeder seed tag issued by.
A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed Corporation
C. State Seed Certification D. State Seed Corporation
Agency
15. [ ] The foundation seed tag issued by.
A. Respective crop breeder B. National Seed Corporation
C. State Seed Certification D. State Seed Corporation
Agency
16. [ ] AICRP is the short form of
A. All India Coordinated B. All India Coordinated Research
Research Project Programme
C. All India Crop Research D. All India Crop Research Project
Programme
17. [ ] CVRC is the short form of
A. Central Variety Reform B. Central Variety Release
Committee Committee
C. Central Variety Reform D. Central Variety Release
Company 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 B Prison term up to six months and/or
months 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 B. General Agreement on Trade
Treaty and Tariff
C. General Agreement on D. General Agreement on Trade
Tariffs and Trades Teaching
6. [ ] TRIPs is the short form of
A. Trade Related Aspects of B. Trade Related Aspects of
Integrated Priority Rights Intellectual Priority Rights
C. Trade Related Aspects of D. Trade Related Aspects of
Integrated Property Rights Intellectual Property Rights
7. [ ] NDUS is the short form of
A. Novelty, Distinctiveness, B. Novelty, Diversity, Uniformity,
Uniformity, Stability Stability
C. Novelty, Diversity, Uniform, D. Novelty, Diversity, Uniformity,
Seedless 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 B. International Seed Training
Association Association
C. International Seed Testing D. International Seed Technology
Association Association
10. [ ] SSTL is the short form of
A. State Soil Testing Laboratory B. Seed and Soil Testing
Laboratory
C. Seed and Soil Teaching D. State Seed Testing Laboratory
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 B National Seed
organization Corporation
C Public sector seed D None of the above
organization

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