WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following reproduction is found in plants alone?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vegetative reproduction
  2. Asexual reproduction
  3. Sexual reproduction
  4. Parthenogenesis

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vegetative reproduction

Explanation: Vegetative reproduction is unique to plants, where new plants grow from roots, stems, or leaves. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Examples: potato (tubers), onion (bulbs), ginger (rhizomes). ▪️ It is a type of asexual reproduction. ▪️ Offsprings are genetically identical (clones). ▪️ Faster than sexual reproduction. ▪️ Widely used in horticulture for uniform crops. ▪️ Grafting and cutting are artificial methods of vegetative propagation. ▪️ Helps in conserving rare and elite plant species. ▪️ Important for farmers in crops like sugarcane and banana.