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Hormone responsible for ageing is

1. GA
2. IAA
3. Ethylene
4. Cytokinin

Correct answer: Ethylene

Solution

Ethylene is the plant hormone best known for promoting senescence, abscission, and fruit ripening, so it is associated with ageing in plants. The other options mainly support growth and cell division rather than aging.

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