In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider/greater implementation? 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place. 2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops. 3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A1 and 2
B3 only
C2 and 3
DNone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 and 3
UPSC CSE Prelims 2014 (GS-I, Set A), Q.94. Official answer key: C.
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