AIIMS 2019 Zoology Viability of Seeds MCQ Question

Non-viable seeds are produced by somatic embryogenesis, a process where embryos develop from somatic (non-reproductive) cells rather than from fertilized ovules, leading to seeds that do not have the potential for successful germination. In contrast, apomixis (B) produces viable seeds without fertilization, hybridization (C) typically results in viable offspring through the combination of genetic material from two parents, and parthenocarpy (D) involves the development of fruit without fertilization, often resulting in seedless fruits, but not non-viable seeds. Understanding these processes highlights the diversity of reproductive strategies in plants and their implications for agriculture and horticulture.