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UPSC Ecology And Environment Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life / जैव विविधता संरक्षण और वन्य जीवन Question Bank Biodiversity

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    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? [IAS Prelims 2016]

    A)  Andaman Islands

    B)  Anaimalai Forests

    C)  Maikala Hills

    D)  Tropical rain forests of northeast

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Scientists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of banana from a remote tropical Krishna Nalah rain forest on the Little Andaman islands. The new species is about 11 metres high, whereas as the usual banana species is about three to four meters high. The fruit pulp is orange in colour, distinctive from the white and yellow color of regular bananas. Hence  is the correct answer. Ref: TheHindu/October 11, 2015 http://www.thehindu.corn/news/national/other-states/andamans-yield-a-sweet-banana-with-orange-pulp/article 7750316. ece


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