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Induced mutagenesis has bean used to create desired genetic variability, the base of crop improvement. Induced genetic variability in crop plants is a important resource from which plant breeders can select and combine different desired characteristics to produce best crop plants. The desirable characters which have been bred through induced mutations. In present investigation the seeds of moth bean treated with various doses/ concentrations of mutagens such as gamma rays (GR), ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) and sodium azide (SA) and physiological effects on seed germination as well as seedling height on 7th day after sowing were investigated. Gradual reduction in seed germination and seedling height was recorded with increase in concentration /dose of mutagens. Majority of the mutagenic treatments caused decrease in seed germination, seedling height and survival of plants at maturity, but lower treatments showed stimulatory effect.