Multiple Choice Quiz on Seed Science and Technology

This quiz is designed to assess your basic knowledge in ‘Seed science and Technology’. Questions come under ‘medium’ category. Choose the best answer from the four options given. When you've finished answering as many of the questions as you can, scroll down to the bottom of the page and check your answers by clicking 'Get score'. Percentage score will be displayed along with right answers.

1. Difference between seed and grain is
seed processing
genetic purity
seed quality
cost

2. Seed drying is very important to maintain its
oil content
protein content
chemical composition
viability and vigour

3. Slow drying seed is
Cereals
grass
pulses
rapeseed and mustard

4. Germination is inhibited by
red light
blue light
UV light
IR light

5. The standard for germination % (min) for certified seed of gram is
75
80
85
90

6. T2 test colour of living tissues of seed changed to
Red
Blue
Yellow
green

7. Neurotoxin present in Lathyrus is
BoAB
BOAA
AOBA
AOAB

8. Solar treatment is used for
stem rust
Blast
Powery mildew
loose smut

9. For seed samples kept in an incubator for germination test, light is
always essential
never essential
not harmful
harmful

10. The two most important factors influencing the life span of seeds under storage are:
Rainfall and RH
seed size and moisture content
climate and temperature
relative humidity and temperature

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