DIRECTIONS: Read the passage(s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage- The transfer of pollen from the another to the stigma of a flower is called pollination.
If the pollen of a flower lands on the stigma of the same flower, or on the stigma of another flower of the same plant, it is called self-pollination. When the pollen of a flower lands on the stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same kind, it is called cross-pollination.
In cross-pollination,
(a) the pollen of a flower lands on the stigma of another flower of the same plant.
(b) the pollen of a flower lands on the stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same kind.
(c) both the above are correct.
(d) none of these is correct.


Correct Answer(b) the pollen of a flower lands on the stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same kind.

Explanation:

Cross-Pollination - This type of pollination occurs when the pollen of one flower transfers to the stigma of another flower of different plants of the same species.

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Self-Pollination - This types of pollination occur when the pollen of one flower transfers to the stigma of the same flower, or another flower of the same plant.

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Updated on: 09-Jan-2023

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