NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 9

Question: It takes very long time for pineapple plants to produce flowers. Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants throughout the year to increase yield? [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Gibberellin and Abscicic acid

B) Cytokinin and Abscisic acid

C) Auxin and Ethylene

D) Gibberellin and Cytokinin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • In Pineapple plants Auxins and Ethylene induce artificial flowering in pineapple plants throughout the year to increase yield.