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1 markMCQSection A

The plants that can be raised by the method of vegetative propagation are:

How do Organisms Reproduce?
Vegetative Propagation

Options

(A)Sugarcane, roses, grapes
(B)Sugarcane, mustard, potato
(C)Banana, orange, mustard
(D)Papaya, mustard, potato
Official Answer

The correct option is A.

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Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark

Hint

Refer to the section on 'Vegetative Propagation' in the text, which mentions plants grown using methods like layering or grafting.

Quick Oral Answer

Sugarcane, roses, and grapes can be grown by vegetative propagation methods like grafting and layering.

Analysis & Explanation

According to the NCERT text, vegetative propagation is an asexual mode of reproduction where parts like the root, stem, and leaves develop into new plants. The text explicitly states: 'This property of vegetative propagation is used in methods such as layering or grafting to grow many plants like sugarcane, roses, or grapes for agricultural purposes.'


  • Option A is correct because sugarcane, roses, and grapes are all propagated vegetatively.
  • Option B is incorrect because mustard reproduces sexually via seeds.
  • Option C is incorrect because mustard is a sexually reproducing flowering plant.
  • Option D is incorrect because papaya and mustard reproduce sexually (papaya has unisexual flowers and mustard has bisexual flowers).

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Students often confuse sexually reproducing crops like mustard with vegetatively propagated ones because they are common agricultural crops.

Interesting Facts

Plants raised by vegetative propagation can bear flowers and fruits earlier than those produced from seeds, and they are genetically identical to the parent plant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "How do Organisms Reproduce?" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Vegetative Propagation" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.