2015 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2015 · GS Paper I
Question 97: Economy and Social Development
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
aEncouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
bInvolving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost
cEarmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
dIdentifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).
The Seed Village Concept trains farmers to produce quality seeds of their own crops, so that good seed is available locally, at the right time and at an affordable price, to other farmers. It tries to raise the seed replacement rate and cut dependence on distant suppliers. It does not discourage farmers from buying seed, set aside whole villages for certified seed or create seed companies.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) It does not discourage the purchase of seeds from others.
- (b) Correct: farmers are trained to produce quality seed and supply it to others on time at a fair price.
- (c) It is not about reserving villages exclusively for certified seed.
- (d) It does not focus on setting up seed companies.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2015, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.