| Which of the following statements are true about self-pollination? |
| I. It is most economic method as wastage of pollen grain is minimum. |
| II. Genetic stability can be maintained in the progeny through self-pollination. |
| III. Undesirable characters can be eliminated through self- pollination. |
| IV. Continued self-pollination may result in weaker progeny. |
| Choose the correct option. |
A) Statements I, II, IV are correct and III is incorrect
B) Statement III is correct and I, II, IV are incorrect
C) Statements I and III are correct and II, IV are incorrect
D) All statements are correct
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Statements I, II and IV are correct, whereas statement III is inocrrect about self-pollination. Incorrect statement can be corrected as Self-pollination reduces the vigour and vitality of the plant and undesirable characters cannot be eliminated by it.
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