Question

In this method of artificial propagation two different plants are combined to obtain a plant with superior qualities.

• A. grafting
• B. layering
• C. cutting
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

grafting

The correct option is : A

Explanation of the correct option :

1. In grafting, two different plants are combined to obtain a plant with superior qualities.
2. In this method, a stem cutting scion from one plant is attached and tied to the rooted stem called stock of another plant.
3. It is usually done in mango and rose.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. In layering, a branch of the same plant is bent and covered by soil.
2. Hence the new plant haven't no new quality.

Option C:

1. In cutting, the stem of a plant is placed in the soil and grown as new plant.
2. Hence no new character develop.

Final answer: Grafting is the method of artificial propagation in which two different plants are combined to obtain a plant with superior qualities.