Write True (T) or False (F) against the following statements in the given brackets:
1. Fertilisation occurs after pollination in plants. ( )
2. Stamen is the male organ of the flower. ( )
3. Self-pollination is better than cross-pollination. ( )
4. Ovule turns into seeds after fertilisation. ( )
5. Ginger and turmeric are rhizomes. ( )

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Solution

1. True (T)

2. True (T)

3. False (F)
Both self pollination and cross pollination have advantages and disadvantages.

4. True (T)

5. True (T)

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1. True (T) 2. True (T) 3. False (F) Both self pollination and cross pollination have advantages and disadvantages. 4. True (T) 5. True (T)

1. True (T)

2. True (T)

3. False (F)
Both self pollination and cross pollination have advantages and disadvantages.

4. True (T)

5. True (T)