alleryArtificial pollination by farmers is used mainly to
AStop pollination so no fruits form
BProduce hybrid varieties with better qualities
CRemove all stigmas from the flowers
DConvert all flowers into asexual buds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Produce hybrid varieties with better qualities
1. The chapter section on artificial pollination explains its purpose.
2. Selected pollen is placed on the stigma of a chosen flower.
3. This creates hybrids with desired traits like higher yield.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 8, Ch 3 Reproduction in Plants (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on artificial pollination_
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