Question

Statement $1$ : Many plants are propagated vegetatively even though they bear seeds.
Statement $2$: Sweet potatoes multiply vegetatively by root tubers.

• A. Both statements $1$ and $2$ are correct
• B. Statement $1$ is correct but statement $2$ is incorrect
• C. Statement $1$ is incorrect but statement $2$ is correct
• D. Both statements $1$ and $2$ are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements $1$ and $2$ are correct

Vegetative propagation is the formation of new plants from vegetative units such as buds, tubers, rhizomes, etc. This method produces a large number of population of clones in a short time. It preserves purity, resistance and food qualities of race/variety indefinitely. Fleshy roots (root tubers) which develop adventitious buds also take part in vegetative propagation, e.g., sweet potato.

So, the correct answer is 'Both statements 1 and 2 are correct'.