Question

Arrange the following crops in a sequence of higher to lower seed rate requirement: A. Linseed, B. Wheat, C. Mustard, D. Chickpea.

• A. B, D, C, A
• B. D, B, C, A
• C. B, D, A, C
• D. A, B, C, D

Hint:

Small seeded crops like mustard generally require lower seed rate, while wheat and chickpea require higher seed rate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Seed rate depends on seed size, crop spacing, germination percentage, and plant population requirement.

Step 1: Highest seed rate.
Wheat generally requires the highest seed rate among the given crops. \[ \text{Highest}=B \]

Step 2: Chickpea.
Chickpea seed rate is also high due to larger seed size. \[ \text{Next}=D \]

Step 3: Linseed.
Linseed seed rate is lower than wheat and chickpea but higher than mustard. \[ \text{Next}=A \]

Step 4: Mustard.
Mustard has small seeds and requires comparatively low seed rate. \[ \text{Lowest}=C \] Thus, higher to lower seed rate is: \[ B,D,A,C \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (C)} \]