Discuss the guidelines for planning and organization of seed production programme. (10M, CSE 2024)
Explain the various parameters of field and seed standards for breeder seed production. Write the field and seed standards for wheat and maize. (15M, IFoS-2023)
What is role of importance of seed treatment camping in India in the context of quality crop establishment? (15M, CSE 2021)
Describe the agronomic and genetic principles of quality seed production. (8M, IFoS 2020)
Differentiate between Varietal seed production and hybrid seed production (CSE 2020)
What are the safeguards for maintenance of genetic purity of seed? (15M, IFoS-2019)
Enumerate the various types of seeds. Give a stepwise account of techniques associated with seed production. (20M, CSE 2018)
Explain seed enhancement with its merits. Describe in brief about the various practices used for seed enhancement. (10M, 150W, CSE 2018)
Describe the conditions to maintain the seed quality during post-harvest processing and storage. (8M, IFoS-2018)
Seed production in self-pollinated and cross-pollinated crops (giving suitable example). (10M, IFoS-2018)
Describe the methods and significance of maintenance breeding in seed production system. (10M, IFoS-2018)
Write down the yield components and parameters of cereals pulses and oilseeds. (10M, IFoS-2018)
What are the genetic and agronomic principles of seed production? (10M, 150W, CSE 2017)
Distinguish between isolation and rouging in seed plots. (10M, IFoS-2016)
How drying proceeds in the seed? (8M,150W, IFoS-2015)
Distinguish between Isolation distance and rouging in seed plots. (10M, IFoS-2015)
Botanicals as alternative to chemical seed treatment. (10M, IFoS-2015)
What are organisms that effect the seed quality in storage? (10M, IFoS-2015)
What is rouging? Discuss its importance in quality seed production. (15M, 150W, CSE 2011)
What are orthodox and re-calcitrant seed? What are the different phases associated with germination of orthodox seed? (15M, 150W, CSE 2010)
Classify different types of seed. How will you proceed for producing the certified seed of paddy? (20M, 200W, CSE 2009)
Write a short note on physiology of seed development. (200W, 20M, CSE 2008)
Describe in briefly the genetic purity of seeds and its importance in agriculture. (200W, 20M, CSE 2008)
What is isolation distance? Describe its need in seed production of different crops (20M, CSE 2007)
What is seed? Discuss different types of seed. (20M, 200W, CSE 2007)
Distinguish between Endospermic and Non-endospermic seed (20M, CSE 2007)
Define seed and differentiate it from grain. Discuss the role of National Seeds Corporation and state seed certification agencies in production of quality seeds and its distribution. (60M, CSE 2005)
Briefly describe hybrid seed production of bajra (20M, 200W, CSE 2001)
How are hybrid seeds produced on a commercial scale? Offer your comments on terminator seeds. (20M, 200W, CSE 1999)
Short notes on characters of quality seed and safeguards for maintaining purity of seed (20M, CSE 1998)
Define Seed. What are the major constraints in quality seed production in India? Mention the main seed production centres of forage crops in the country. (20M, CSE 1997)
Discuss the importance of ‘Isolation’ and ‘Rouging for maintenance of genetic purity during pure seed production. (200W, CSE 1992)
Give the minimum isolation requirement while producing the foundation and certified seeds of Hybrid Sorghum (open pollinated varieties) and Composite Maize (open pollinated varieties). Also state what other crops can pollinate these two crops. (200W, CSE 1992)
State the procedure usually followed for the production of hybrid seed of Jowar in large quantities. Both Cotton and Jawar are often crosspollinated crops. Yet the breeding methodology differ in each case. How and why? (200W, CSE 1991)
Mention the steps from development to release of an improved variety of vegetable with reference to role of All India coordinate vegetable Improvement project. (200W, CSE 1990)
Isolation Distance. (CSE 1989)
Seed certification, seed testing and storage
Discuss various tests undertaken in seed testing laboratories. (10M, CSE 2024)
Describe different classes of seeds. What are the essential requirements for production of certified seeds? (8M, IFoS-2023)
Briefly discuss the requirement for production of certified seeds. (10M 150W CSE 2023)
What is seed treatment? Discuss the role of quality seeds in success of seed production programmes. (15M, IFoS-2022)
Explain the pre- and post-harvest factors affecting the seed quality of a crop during seed production. (8M, IFoS-2022)
What are the factors that affect the longevity of seeds during storage in warehouses? Describe. (10M, CSE 2022)
Define seed quality. Describe the characteristics of a seed which decide its quality. (10M, CSE 2022)
Why is quarantine regulation on seeds needed? Explain the actions to be recommended for this purpose. (8M, IFoS 2021)
Describe various steps involved in seed certification. Give an account of institutions associated with the production of certified seeds in India. (15M, IFoS 2020)
Distinguish between the following, giving suitable examples: i) Breeder seed and Certified seed (5M, IFoS 2020)
What do you understand by the term ‘seed quality’? Describe the regulatory and certification systems that are in place to ensure seed quality. (15M, CSE 2020)
Write important objectives of seed testing along with the methods used for testing of seed viability, seed vigour and genetic purity of a variety. (15M, CSE 2019)
Describe the various types of field and seed standards followed in seed production and certification programmes. (15M, CSE 2019)
Describe the process of certified seed production in field crops. (8M, IFoS-2018)
Write down factors affecting seed quality. (8M, IFoS-2017)
Amongst the seed samples of a particular crop which would you recommended to grower based on the following data? (10M, IFoS-2017)
Describe various steps involved in seed certification and the institutions associated in the production of certified seeds. (20M, CSE 2017)
Describe the seed certification and seed quality assurance in India. (15M, IFoS-2017)
Describe testing, release and notification of crop varieties. (8M,150W, IFoS-2016)
What are rapid methods of testing seed viability? (8M, 150W, IFoS-2016)
How is a crop variety/ hybrid released in India? Give different types of seed. (10M, IFoS-2015)
What are objectives of seed testing? Write the testing procedure adopted in paddy and wheat crops. (10M, 150W, CSE 2015)
Differentiate between Breeder’s seed and Nucleus seed. Describe the specific method adopted for the maintenance of purity of seed. (8M,150W, IFoS-2014)
Explain the meaning of genetic purity of seed. Briefly describe the various approaches for testing genetic purity of seed. (10M, CSE 2014)
Discuss the usefulness of field inspection for seed certification. (10M, 150W, CSE 2013)
Short notes on Classes of improved seed (12.5M, 200W, CSE 2013)
Differentiate between seed vigour and viability. How are the two assessed in a seed testing programme? (15M, 200W, CSE 2012)
Give a brief account of seed legislation in India. (15M, 150W, CSE 2011)
Short notes on Seed registration (15M, 150W, CSE 2011)
Briefly describe the various methods of seed testing for seed certification. (20M, 200W, CSE 2010)
Classify different types of seed. How will you proceed for producing the certified seed of paddy? (20M, 200W, CSE 2009)
Distinguish between Certified and Truthfully labelled seed (20M, CSE 2007)
Distinguish between Certified seed and foundation seed (20M, 200W, CSE 2006)
Define seed and differentiate it from grain. Discuss the role of National Seeds Corporation and state seed certification agencies in production of quality seeds and its distribution. (60M, CSE 2005)
Briefly explain the various classes of seeds. Describe the requirements for certified seeds. (20M, 200W, CSE 2004)
Describe in brief the requirements of certified seeds. (20M, CSE 2004)
Discuss the foundation and certified seed production. (20M, CSE 2003)
Briefly describe the Indian Seed Act (1966). (20M, 200W, CSE 2002)
Short notes on Certified seed (20M, CSE 1998)
Short notes characteristics of quality seed (20M, CSE 1997)
Short notes on Foundation Seed (20M, CSE 1997)
What is seed certification? Give a critical account of procedures of seed certification and how the genetic purity of seed is maintained. (200W, CSE 1995)
Short notes on Seed health and quality testing in India (20M, 200W, CSE 1994)
Germination test and Quick Viability test (CSE 1993)
State the recognised classes of pure seed. Explain the process of seed certification and discuss how purity of seed is maintained at production level and in the field. (200W, CSE 1993)
Give an account or various pre sowing treatment of seeds stating the objective, chemicals used and method of treatment. (CSE 1993)
What is meant by ‘seed health’ Describe the laboratory method of technique for testing wheat seeds for (200W, CSE 1992)
quick viability
loose smut infection.
48.Define the different categories of seed recognized by the Seed Certification Agency. Describe how the purity of seed is maintained both at production level and afterwards. What are the steps involved in the seed certification process? (200W, CSE 1991)
State the importance and techniques of processing and storage of seeds of improved varieties of crops. What are the various control measures to minimise the storage losses in seeds? Define the different categories of seed recognized by the Seed Certification Agency. (200W, CSE 1989)
DNA finger printing and seed registration
What is DNA fingerprinting? Discuss the applied aspects in modern agriculture. (15M, CSE 2021)
Give justification that “DNA fingerprinting is a vital tool for identification of the cultivars”. (15M, CSE 2018)
Gene bank (12.5M, CSE 2014)
Explain DNA Fingerprinting in plant variety registration/protection. (12.5M, 200W, CSE 2013)
Role of public and private sectors in seed production and marketing
Discuss the involvement of public and private sectors in production and marketing of seeds. (20M, CSE 2024)
Describe role of state Seed certification Agencies. (10M CSE 2023)
Discuss the role of public and private sector organizations in seed production and marketing in India. (10M, IFoS-2022)
Elaborate the role of seed industry in the development of Indian agriculture. (15M, CSE 2019)
Explain formal and informal seed supply systems in India. (12.5M, CSE 2016)
Enumerate formal and informal seed supply systems in India. (10M, IFoS-2015)
Enumerate briefly the role of public and private sectors in seed production. (10M, IFoS-2014)
Discuss critically (the strengths and weaknesses of seed industry in India. (15M, 150W, CSE 2011)
Differentiate Formal versus informal seed supply systems (20M, 200W, CSE 2009)
Discus the method of cabbage seed production? (200W, 20M, CSE 2008)
What is the of origin of maize and cotton? Describe the methodology for production of hybrids seed in each. (CSE 1995)
Write a short note on the National Seed Corporation in India brining out its objective and activities. State the relation of National Seed Corporation and the State. Seed Corporation and various related agencies. (200W, CSE 1991)
What are the major problems of production of seed potato in India? How are the problems tackled? Give details. (CSE 1991)
Where did maize originate? Why is it considered as a very efficient crop? How is hybrid maize produced? (CSE 1991)
Why should the cultivator be advised not to save seed of his hybrid maize crop for raising the next crop? How is seed of hybrid maize produced? Give details. (200W, CSE 1990)
How have the production processing and marketing of seeds of various recommended crop varieties been organized in the country? Give the role of various agencies involved in this set up: (200W, CSE 1990)
How is it planned to meet the growing demand for quality seed in the country? Indicate the specific roles of the organizations at the state level and at the national level involved in seed production work. (200W, CSE 1989)
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues, WTO issues and its impact on Agriculture
Discuss different forms of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in india. (20M CSE 2023)
What is the need for protection of intellectual property rights of traditional knowledge. (10M, CSE 2022)
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)’ issue is a sensitive topic in agriculture. Concisely describe this with your conclusions. (10M, 150W, CSE 2021)
Explain the Protection of Plant varieties and farmers’ Rights Act,2001. Give an account of protection provided to farmers, breeders and indigenous property rights under this Act. (20M, CSE 2020)
How is the patent system different from plant variety protection system? (10M, 150W, CSE 2019)
Define Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). Discuss IPRs” relevance to agriculture (15M, CSE 2018)
Discuss the impact of PPV & FRA in varietal protection of crop plants. (10M, CSE 2017)
Explain Intellectual Property Rights. Give the present status of IPR in relation to agriculture. (10M, 150W, CSE 2016)
Discuss the sui generis protection of traditional knowledge. (12.5M, CSE 2016)
TRIPS Agreement (12.5M, CSE 2014)
Short notes on the protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Rights Act (2001). (12.5M, 200W, CSE 2013)
What do you mean by “Intellectual Property”? How can be Intellectual Property be protected? What is the relevance of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) in agriculture? (20M, 250W, CSE 2012)
Short notes on Plant breeder’s right variety protection (15M, 200W, CSE 2012)
List the various international agencies and institutes concerned with the improvement of agriculture production. Briefly describe the objectives and functions of any two of them. (20M, CSE 2002)
