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    As reported by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, India is the second largest producer of Fruits, as well as Vegetables, in the world. India's diverse climate ensures the availability of all varieties of fresh fruits & vegetables. According to FAO (2020), India is the largest producer of ginger and okra among vegetables and ranks second in the production of Potatoes, Onions, Cauliflowers, Brinjal, Cabbages, etc. Amongst fruits, the country ranks first in the production of Bananas (26.29%), Papayas (43.26%) and Mangoes (including mangosteens and guavas) (45.14%).

    A phenomenon in which the fruits are produced without

    fertilisation is called
    A Amphimixis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Parthenocarpy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Male sterility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Somatic hybridisation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Sexual propagation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Some plants are able to produce fruits without fertilisation. This phenomenon is called parthenocarpy.

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