Question

Given below are the activities in the production of hybrid seeds of a crop. Find the correct group of activities-
(A). Effective generation and maintenance of male sterile parent
(B). Analysis of additive variance in the hybrid
(C). Production of \( F_1 \) seeds through natural or manual pollination
(D). Ensuring purity of the hybrid seeds through space or time isolation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only.
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Hybrid seed production is a practical field operation focused on maintaining maternal male sterility, ensuring cross-pollination, and isolating the field to prevent contamination.
Theoretical quantitative genetic analyses (like partitioning additive variance) are not part of seed production.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C