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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