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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?
1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Second option is wrong because if the parent plant has a virus, then it will not be eliminated but further propagated. Tikdam: