Transfer of pollen to the stigma of another flower of the

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Transfer of pollen to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is

1. Autogamy
2. Allogamy
3. Xenogamy
4. Geitonogamy

Correct Option: D

Autogamy = Self Pollination Geitonogamy - (geiton = neighbour, gamos = marriage.) i.e. when pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of other flower of the same plant (i.e. neighbouring flower). Allogamy = Xenogamy – Cross pollination.