Total marks 90.

Total time: 1 hr 30 minutes

Section A: 10 questions [5 marks each] …Write in single side of A4 sheet

Section B : 4 questions [10 marks each] … Write in both side of A4 sheet

1. Discuss the factors responsible for deterioration of the genetic purity of varieties.
2. State the factors influencing seed infection.
3. Describe 3 line system of certified seed production in rice.
4. Discuss about hybrid seed production of pigeon pea.
5. Write about seed extraction methods in vegetables.
6. Discuss briefly about maintenance of gynoecious line in cucumber.
7. Discuss in brief the steps of variety testing, release and notification.
8. Write short notes on ‘compact area approach in seed production’ and ‘seed village
concept’.
9. Write a short note on ‘male sterility’ and ‘self-incompatibility’ and their role in hybrid
seed production.
10. Write short note on micro-propagation.
Section B:

1. Discuss the principles of seed production of varieties and hybrid. Describe hybrid seed
production technique of cotton and maize.
2. What is clonal propagation. Discuss disease free clonal propagation in potato and
banana. Discuss about clonal standards and degeneration.
3. Discuss seed production of plantation crops – coffee, tea, rubber and cocoa.
4. Discuss the principles and techniques for seed production of important vegetables crops –
tomato, brinjal, okra and cole crops.