Objective Plant Breeding is a concise, exam-focused resource designed for aspirants of ICAR-JRF, SRF, NET, ARS, UPSC, and other allied examinations, offering clear and systematic coverage of both fundamental and advanced concepts in plant breeding; it encompasses key areas such as genetic resources, reproductive systems, selection and hybridization methods, breeding strategies for different crops, heterosis, mutation and polyploidy, along with modern approaches including marker-assisted and genomic selection, transgenic crops, and genome editing, while also addressing practical aspects like stress resistance, seed production, variety release, and essential statistical tools, making it an ideal guide for building conceptual clarity, quick revision, and achieving success in competitive examinations; the content is carefully aligned with current syllabi and examination patterns to ensure relevance and effectiveness; it serves as a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture, horticulture, and allied disciplines.