Answer: To prevent unwanted cross-pollination after emasculation.
- A To physically shield the flower from damage by insect pests
- B To prevent unwanted cross-pollination after emasculation
- C To increase the overall rate of fertilization within the flower
- D To induce chromosome doubling (polyploidy) within the flower
Correct answer: B. To prevent unwanted cross-pollination after emasculation
Explanation: Bagging involves covering emasculated flowers with paper bags to prevent contamination from unwanted pollen until artificial pollination is performed.
Different fish species occupy different feeding depths in the same pond without competing for food: Catla feeds near the surface, Rohu in the middle zone, and Mrigal or common carp at the bottom - letting a single pond support far more total fish than one species alone.
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