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Seed replacement ratio of Pearl millet is

A. 1 : 200

B. 1 : 80

C. 1 : 250

D. 1 : 100

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The seed replacement ratio of Pearl millet is 1 : 200.
It is a measure of how much of the total cropped area was sown with certified seeds in comparison to farm-saved seeds.
In other words, it is the percentage of area sown out of the total area of the crop planted in the season by using certified/quality seeds other than the farm-saved seed. In simple terms, it is a measure of the cropped area covered with quality seed.

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