The genetic ability of a plant cell to produce the entire plant is said to be ________________

(a)

Multipotency

(b)

Totipotency

(c)

Pleuripotency

(d)

Differentiation

Which of the following plant was introduced as a contaminant into India along with wheat?

(a)

Parthenium hysterophorus

(b)

Zea mays

(c)

Rosa indica

(d)

Mangifera indica

Identify the incorrect statement regarding vegetative reproduction.

(a)

Only one parent is required for propagation.

(b)

New individuals are genetically dissimilar.

(c)

Easy mode of reproduction

(d)

Variation does not exist.

Identify the mismatched pair:
(i) Sucker - Chrysanthemum
(ii) Bulbils - Agave
(iii) Stolon - Fragaria
(iv) Runner - Lilium

(a)

i only

(b)

ii only

(c)

iii only

(d)

iv only

Assertion (A): Anemophilous pollination occurs by animals.
Reason (R): Pollen grains are sticky for easy attachment on animals.

(a)

A is correct R is incorrect

(b)

R explains A.

(c)

Both A and R are incorrect.

(d)

Both A and Rare correct.R does not explain A.