1.

Assertion: Crop variety improvement involves selecting varieties with desirable traits
such as disease resistance and high yields.
Reason: Genetic modification is the primary method used to introduce desirable traits into crop
varieties.

2. Assertion: Shorter maturity duration in crop varieties allows for multiple rounds of crops
in a year.
Reason: Longer maturity duration leads to higher productivity and increased profits for
farmers.

3. Assertion: Crop varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses are essential for
sustainable agriculture.
Reason: Crop protection management practices are sufficient to mitigate the impact of pests
and environmental stresses on crop yields.

4. Assertion: Introducing genes for desirable traits into crops results in genetically modified
crops.
Reason: Genetically modified crops have lower nutritional value compared to conventionally
bred crop varieties.

5. Assertion: Hybridization involves crossing genetically dissimilar plants to create new

crop varieties.
Reason: Hybrid crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests compared to conventional
crop varieties.

6. Assertion: Crop varieties with wider adaptability reduce the need for specific agro-
climatic conditions for cultivation.
Reason: Developing crop varieties with specific agro-climatic requirements simplifies
agricultural practices and ensures higher yields.
 7. Assertion: Crop variety improvement focuses solely on increasing yield per acre.
Reason: Improving crop varieties also involves enhancing product quality and developing
resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.

8. Assertion: Agronomic characteristics have no significant impact on crop productivity.

Reason: Developing crop varieties with desired agronomic traits helps optimize resource use
and increase overall agricultural efficiency.

9. Assertion: Farmers need to be provided with seeds of a specific variety to ensure

uniformity and germination.
Reason: Farmers can achieve uniformity and germination by using seeds collected from their
previous harvests.

10. Assertion: Cultivation practices have no influence on crop yield.

Reason: Weather conditions are the sole determinant of crop yield variability.

Answers:
1. A is true and R is false.
2. A is true but R is false.
3. A is true and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
4. A is true and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
5. A is true and R is false.
6. A is true but R is false.
7. A is false but R is true.
8. A is false but R is true.
9. A is true and R is false.
10. A is false but R is true.