General Studies Question 195
Question: Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
Options:
A) Andaman Islands
B) Anaimalai Hills
C) Maikala Hills
D) Tropical rain forests of North-East India
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Exp. [a] Scientists at Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new species of banana from a remote tropical rain forest on the little Andaman Islands. It is in Krishna Nalah forest in the Island. The scientists have described it as a distinct global species with unique green flowers and fruits bunching (axis), thrice the size of regular banana species.
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