In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greater implementation?
1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
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Correct Option: 3 only India introduced the National Seeds Policy in 2002, making Statement 1 incorrect. Private sector seed companies actively participate in the supply of vegetable seeds and horticultural planting material, making Statement 2 incorrect. However, there is a significant demand-supply gap in high-volume, low-value crops (such as pulses, oilseeds, and cereals) because private companies prefer high-margin, low-volume hybrid seeds.

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