UPSC Prelims 2014
Science & Technology
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?
1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practised most of the year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Plants produced by vegetative propagation are exact copies of the parent plant, as they're produced from a single parent. Statement 2 is incorrect: Vegetative propagation may not eliminate viruses. If a virus is present in the parent plant, it will likely be passed on to the new plants as well. Statement 3 is correct: Vegetative propagation can be practised most of the year.