Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Strawberry is propagated through suckers.
Statement II: Large Cardamom is commercially propagated through suckers.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

Propagation methods:
- Strawberry: Runners (stolons).
- Large Cardamom: Suckers.
- Banana: Suckers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of propagation methods in horticultural crops.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Strawberry is propagated through runners (stolons), not suckers.
Large Cardamom is commercially propagated through suckers (offsets).
Thus, Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true, which corresponds to option (D).
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