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The method of producing new crop varieties in which two or more plants of unlike genetic constitution are crossed together is known as clonal selection.

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The correct option is B False
Selection of plants, which are vegetatively propagated is called Clonal selection. It is applicable to vegetatively propagated plants. A group of progeny obtained from single parent by means of vegetative propagation is called Clone. The progeny in a clone similar with one another genetically and also with parent plant.
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