Question

What are the merits of high yield variety (HYV) seeds ?

• A. They have short life cycle.
• B. Benefits all category of farmers
• C. Economizing on irrigation water
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Merits of HYV seeds are as follows:-
a) have shorter life cycle thereby enabling farmers to go for multiple cropping.
b) do not require any special skill for adoption
c) all categories of farmers can use it and it benefits all categories of farmers in the same proportion.
d) needs a lot of water for better returns.

e) generate more employment .etc.