Question: Which of the following colour tag is used for Certified seeds? (MP RAEO 2021 Shift 1)
Options:
Purple
Red
Blue
White
✏The colors for Breeder Seeds, Foundation Seeds, and Certified Seeds tags are as follow:
-The breeder seeds have a golden yellow tag.
-The Foundation Seeds have a white tag.
-The Registered seeds have a purple tag.
-The Certified seeds have a blue tag.
-They are labelled with a different colour tag as per Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966.
🛑Additional Information:
-Breeder Seeds-The progeny of the nucleus seed multiplied in a large area as per the indent of the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture.
-Foundation Seed-The progeny of breeder seed produced by recognized seed-producing agencies in the public and private sector, under the supervision of agencies to maintain seed standards.
-Registered Seed- Registered seed shall be the progeny of foundation seed which is handled in accordance with standards specified for the particular crop being certified.