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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 105

The correct definition of 'pollination' is:

  1. Germination of pollen grain
  2. Pollen tube reaching the ovule
  3. Insects reaching the flowers
  4. Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (D) Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma

Explanation

Pollination may be self or cross, by wind, water, insects, birds, etc.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: occurs after pollination.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: a later step before fertilisation.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: a means, not the definition.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: pollination is the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.