Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?

1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.

Select the correct option from the following.

First statement is correct. Second statement is incorrect as virus and virus-like diseases spread through vegetative propagules like tubers, rhizomes. Third statement is correct. While seed propagation is limited by the fruiting time; vegetative propagation does not have the same limitation. Vegetative propagation can be practiced throughout the year, but it is less productive in adverse season.