1. What is the primary purpose of seed licensing in Maharashtra?
a. Revenue generation
b. Quality control and regulation
c. Environmental conservation
d. Land management
Answer: b. Quality control and regulation
2. Which authority is responsible for seed licensing in Maharashtra?
a. Maharashtra Agricultural Marketing Board
b. Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation
c. Maharashtra State Seed Certification Agency
d. Maharashtra Agriculture Department
Answer: c. Maharashtra State Seed Certification Agency
3. What type of seeds require licensing in Maharashtra?
a. Only genetically modified seeds
b. Only organic seeds
c. Both genetically modified and non-genetically modified seeds
d. None of the above
Answer: c. Both genetically modified and non-genetically modified seeds
4. What is the primary objective of seed licensing regulations?
a. Promoting seed monopolies
b. Ensuring fair competition in the seed industry
c. Encouraging seed hoarding
d. Restricting farmers’ access to seeds
Answer: b. Ensuring fair competition in the seed industry
5. How often should seed licenses be renewed in Maharashtra?
a. Every 2 years
b. Every 5 years
c. Every 10 years
d. No renewal required
Answer: a. Every 2 years
6. What information is typically included in a seed license in Maharashtra?
a. Farmer’s personal details
b. Seed variety and characteristics
c. Weather forecast for the planting season
d. Crop insurance details
Answer: b. Seed variety and characteristics
7. In Maharashtra, what penalties may be imposed for violations of seed licensing regulations?
a. Verbal warning
b. Monetary fines
c. Community service
d. Seed subsidy
Answer: b. Monetary fines
8. Which of the following activities requires a special permit in addition to a seed license in Maharashtra?
a. Seed packaging
b. Seed importation
c. Seed research and development
d. Seed donation to local farmers
Answer: b. Seed importation
9. How does the Maharashtra government promote the use of certified seeds among farmers?
a. Offering tax incentives
b. Providing free agricultural machinery
c. Conducting awareness campaigns
d. Implementing stricter farming regulations
Answer: c. Conducting awareness campaigns
10. What role does the Maharashtra State Seed Certification Agency play in the seed licensing process?
a. Issuing licenses to farmers
b. Conducting quality checks on seeds
c. Distributing seeds to retailers
d. Promoting seed marketing
Answer: b. Conducting quality checks on seeds
11. Which legislation governs seed licensing in Maharashtra?
a. Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act
b. Seeds Act, 1966
c. Maharashtra State Seed and Agricultural Services Act
d. Maharashtra Farmers’ Protection and Rights Act
Answer: b. Seeds Act, 1966
12. What is the purpose of seed certification in Maharashtra?
a. To restrict seed availability
b. To ensure the availability of diverse seed varieties
c. To regulate the use of fertilizers
d. To promote monoculture in agriculture
Answer: b. To ensure the availability of diverse seed varieties
13. How does the Maharashtra government support small-scale seed producers?
a. Offering subsidies on seed exports
b. Providing grants for research and development
c. Exempting them from licensing requirements
d. Imposing higher taxes on their products
Answer: b. Providing grants for research and development
14. What is the significance of the “Seed Village” concept in Maharashtra’s seed licensing system?
a. Establishing villages specialized in seed production
b. Banning seed distribution in rural areas
c. Promoting community-based seed banks
d. Prohibiting farmers from saving seeds
Answer: c. Promoting community-based seed banks
15. How does the Maharashtra government ensure transparency in the seed licensing process?
a. Keeping the licensing process confidential
b. Publishing a list of licensed seed producers
c. Allowing anonymous seed production
d. Restricting access to licensing information
Answer: b. Publishing a list of licensed seed producers
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