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    Recently Seemai Karuvelam (prosopis juliflora) trees are in news. In this context consider the following statements:
    I. The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu government to enact a law with prohibitory and penal clauses to eradicate Seemai Karuvelam.
    II. Seemai Karuvelam tree species are native to West Africa. It was brought to Tamil Nadu in 1960s as medicinal plants.
    III. It is an invasive species of tree harmful to the environment as it sucks lot of water ultimately affect the environment   and agricultural activities.
    Select the correct answer from the following codes:

    A) Only III            

    B) Only II & III

    C) Only I & III                   

    D) All of the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Seemai Karuvelam tree species are native to West Africa. It was brought to Tamil Nadu in 1960s as fuel wood. Option [d] is ruled out and others are partially true.


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