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Q1. [1]
A plant growth inhibitor hormone which causes wilting of leaves is called :
  1. A Auxin
  2. B Cytokinin
  3. C Abscisic acid
  4. D Gibberellin
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Model Answer

C — Abscisic acid

Abscisic acid is a plant growth inhibitor hormone whose effects include wilting of leaves.

Explanation

The textbook explicitly states: "Abscisic acid is one example of a hormone which inhibits growth. Its effects include wilting of leaves." Auxin and gibberellin promote stem growth; cytokinin promotes cell division — none inhibit growth or cause wilting.

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