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Offsets are produced by

a
meiotic divisions
b
mitotic divisions
c
parthenocarpy
d
parthenogenesis

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Offsets are vegetative propagules found in water hyacinth, Pistia etc. These vegetative propagules are produced through mitotic divisions.The female gamete undergoes development to form new organisms without fertilisation. This phenomenon is called parthenogenesis.Development of fruits without fertilization is called parthenocarpy.Meiotic divisions are observed in sexual reproduction.

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