Question

Find out the correct sentence:
(i) Hybridization means crossing between genetically dissimilar plants
(ii) Cross between two varieties is called as interspecific hybridization
(iii) Introducing genes of desired character into a plant gives genetically modified crop
(iv) Cross between plants of two species is called as inter-varietal hybridization

• A. (i) and (iii)
• B. (ii) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (i) and (iii)

The cross performed between two genetically distinct plants of the same or different species is referred to as hybridization . Hence (i) is correct.
Cross between two varieties is called Inter-varietal hybridization. Hence, statement (ii) is wrong.
Introducing genes of desired character in to a plant gives genetically modified crop by modifying the DNA of plant. The aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species. Hence statement (iii) is correct.
Cross between plants of two species is called as inter-specific hybridization. Hence statement (iv) is wrong.

So, the correct answer is '(i) and (iii)'