NEET2026Botany-Plant Reproduction

NEET 2026 Botany Pollination MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following types of pollination brings genetically different types of pollen grains to the stigma?

A

Autogamy

B

Xenogamy

C

Geitonogamy

D

Cleistogamy

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of a different plant is known as Xenogamy. This is the only type of pollination which brings genetically different types of pollen grains to stigma. Cleistogamy flowers are invariably autogamous.

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