The movement of pollen grains from anther to stigma of the same flower is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The movement of pollen grains from anther to stigma of the same flower is called:
A. Cross-pollination
B. Hydrophily
C. Self-pollination
D. Anemophily
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Self-pollination (autogamy) occurs within the same flower or between flowers of the same plant. Cross-pollination (allogamy) involves different plants. Hydrophily is pollination by water, anemophily by wind. Self-pollination ensures genetic uniformity, while cross-pollination promotes variation. Cleistogamous flowers (e.g., groundnut) are obligate self-pollinators.

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