CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 3 · Q30 · 4 marks
The following question is based on pollination. Study the figures carefully and answer the questions that follow. Pollens
Figure A Figure B(a)Give the scientific terms for the processes taking place in Figures A and B respectively.(b)Mention two conditions necessary for the process occurring in Figure B.(c)State one advantage and one disadvantage of the process occurring in Figure B.(ii)Name one plant where, in some flowers only, the process in Figure B takes place and give the reason responsible for it.
The following question is based on pollination. Study the figures carefully and answer the questions that follow. Pollens
Figure A Figure B
(a)
Give the scientific terms for the processes taking place in Figures A and B respectively.
(b)
Mention two conditions necessary for the process occurring in Figure B.
(c)
State one advantage and one disadvantage of the process occurring in Figure B.
(ii)
Name one plant where, in some flowers only, the process in Figure B takes place and give the reason responsible for it.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
A – Geitonogamy
B – Autogamy
(b)
-Anthers and stigma to be close to each other in a bisexual flower cleistogamous
flower / closed flower / Pollen release and stigma receptivity at the same time
(c)
Advantage → Assured seed set /no dependence on pollinators / pure
breed can be obtained.
Disadvantage → No genetic variation / Inbreeding depression
(ii)
• Oxalis/ Viola or common pansy/ Commelina.
• Some flowers do not open at all /cleistogamy / closed flower hence show
autogamy.
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