39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994

Plants are formed like parent plant from –

aSeeds
bStem cutting✓ Correct
cNone of these
dBoth of these

Explanation

Vegetative propagation is an asexual method of reproduction. In this method, new plants are obtained from parts of old plants (such as stem, root, and leaves) without the involvement of reproductive organs. Stem cutting, layering, and grafting are common methods. New plants produced by asexual reproduction are morphologically and genetically similar to their parent. In contrast, plants produced by sexual reproduction (from seeds) show variations.

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