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Biology · HSEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements regarding outbreeding devices: Statement I: In castor and maize, unisexual male and female flowers are borne on the same plant, preventing autogamy but not geitonogamy. Statement II: In papaya, male and female flowers are present on different plants (dioecy), preventing both autogamy and geitonogamy. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
Correct answer · Option 1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Monoecy (as in castor and maize) prevents autogamy but permits geitonogamy. Dioecy (as in papaya) prevents both autogamy and geitonogamy.
