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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Male sterility is a direct cause of seed failure because the plant cannot produce viable pollen. Self incompatibility prevents self-pollination but does not always mean no seeds are produced if cross-pollination occurs. Female sterility means the plant cannot develop ovules into seeds regardless of pollination success. All the above is incorrect because while all listed conditions can reduce seed set, male sterility is a specific and direct mechanism leading to failure as suggested by the context.