Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants


  1. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called









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    Geitonogamy is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant. Example, maize.

    Correct Option: B

    Geitonogamy is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant. Example, maize.


  1. Wind pollination is common in









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    Wind pollination is common in grasses. Grasses produce large amount of pollen which by the help of wind reach to opposite sex for reproduction.

    Correct Option: C

    Wind pollination is common in grasses. Grasses produce large amount of pollen which by the help of wind reach to opposite sex for reproduction.



  1. In which one of the following pollination is autogamous?









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    Cleistogamy is autogamous pollination. When pollination and fertilization occur in unopened flower bud, it is known as cleistogamy. It ensures self-pollination and prevents cross-pollination.

    Correct Option: D

    Cleistogamy is autogamous pollination. When pollination and fertilization occur in unopened flower bud, it is known as cleistogamy. It ensures self-pollination and prevents cross-pollination.


  1. Which of the following are the important floral rewards to the animal pollinators?









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    Nectar and pollen grains are the usual floral rewards which the animal pollinators get.

    Correct Option: A

    Nectar and pollen grains are the usual floral rewards which the animal pollinators get.



  1. Filiform apparatus is characteristic feature of:









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    Synergids have filiform apparatus.

    Correct Option: C

    Synergids have filiform apparatus.