Objective Book on Genetics and Plant Breeding – A Comprehensive Guide in Two Volumes
This meticulously compiled two-volume objective book on Genetics and Plant Breeding is designed to serve
as an indispensable resource for B.Sc. Agriculture students and aspirants preparing for various competitive
examinations. It covers all the sections including Seed technology and Crop Improvement. Aligned with the
6th Deans Committee Report, the book provides both depth and clarity to help learners excel in the everevolving
academic and professional landscape of agricultural sciences.
Volume I – MCQs Covering the Entire GPB Syllabus
Volume I presents a wide array of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering every unit of the Genetics
and Plant Breeding syllabus. Questions are structured to enhance conceptual clarity and are thoughtfully
arranged to reflect the latest exam patterns, including questions based on basic to advanced-level topics.
This volume also includes conceptual and application-based questions tailored to recent trends in
competitive exams.
Volume II – Year-wise Solved Previous Year Questions
Volume II is a repository of solved questions from previous years’ ICAR AIEEA (JRF/SRF), mock test papers,
and other major agricultural entrance examinations. Organized year-wise, it enables aspirants to
understand question trends, difficulty levels, and key focus areas. Each question is supplemented with
detailed, accurate answers to build confidence and reinforce learning.

Key Features:

Covers the entire Genetics and Plant Breeding syllabus as per the 6th Deans Committee report.

Includes updated glossary of terms for quick revision and reference

Contains exam-oriented conceptual questions in line with the latest ICAR and SAU exam patterns

Valuable for students preparing for JRF, SRF, State Agricultural University entrance tests, job
interviews, and other agriculture-related competitive exams

Ideal for self-study, classroom use, and as a revision aid

“Useful for CUET-PG, State PSCs, IBPS-AFO, RAEO, AIEEA, and other related entrance and
government job examinations

This book is not just a question bank—it is a complete exam preparation companion, blending
comprehensive coverage with strategic practice.

• History of Genetics and Cytogenetics
• Cell
• Chromosomes
• Cell Division
• Regulation of Cell Cycle
• Structural Chromosomal Aberrations
• Numerical Chromosomal Aberrations
• Mendel’s Law of Segregation
• Law of Independent Assortment
• Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
• Gene Symbols
• Gene Interaction
• Inheritence of Quantitative Characters.
• Multiple Allele
• Environmental Effects on
• Character Development
• Sex Determination
• Sex Linkage
• Mutation
• Cytoplasmic Inheritance
• The Genetic Material
• Organization of Genetic Material
• Replication
• Genome Maps
• rDNA Technology
• Biochemical Genetics (Gene Action -I)
• Transcription & RNA Processing
• (Gene Action-II)
• Translation
• Gene Action Regulation
• Population Genetics-I
• (The Hardy Weinberg Law)
• Population Genetics II (The Factors Affecting Gene Frequencies)
• Chi Square Test
• Linkage and Crossing Over
• Evolution and Origin of Species
• Genomics
• … and many more