Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Geitonogamy is functionally cross pollination involving pollinating agent and genetically it is similar to autogamy since the pollen grains come from the another plant.
Statement II : Geitonogamy is the only type of pollination which during pollination brings genetically different types of pollen grains to the stigma.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• Although geitonogamy is functionally cross-pollination involving a pollinating agent, genetically it is similar to autogamy since the pollen grains come from the same plant.
• Xenogamy is the only type of pollination which during pollination brings genetically different types of pollen grains to the stigma.