INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE AND ITS TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Full form of HYV seeds is
A
Heavy yeild variety
B
Higher yield variety
C
High yielding variety
D
High yield value
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The full form of HYV is high-yielding varieties. High Yield Variety (HYV) seeds were developed by scientists to improve food supplies and reduce famine in developing countries. These HYV or ‘miracle’ seeds can produce up to ten times more crops than regular seeds on the same area of land.

Detailed explanation-2: -High Yielding Variety Seeds (HYV seeds) are resistant to insects and diseases and have a high yielding capacity. These seeds are of better quality and are a better option for surplus and healthy production of crops. The high yielding variety of seeds played an important role in the Green Revolution of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Higher-yielding seeds (HYV) refer to those that produce large quantities of crops, including rice and wheat. Regular water supply, the highest use of fertilisers, and the application of pesticides with a precise proportion are essential to using these seeds.

Detailed explanation-4: -HYV seeds are better quality seeds which have a low maturity period, are highly productive and are disease resistant. The yield from these seeds exceeded 25 to 100% as compared to yields from normal seeds.

Detailed explanation-5: -Higher crop yield per area (hectare) Dwarfness. Improved response to fertilizers. High reliance on irrigation and fertilizers-see intensive farming. More items

There is 1 question to complete.