Indian Plants UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Indian Plants MCQ Questions


13.
Where is Black Wattle invasive in India?
A.
Western Ghats
B.
North Eastern Hills
C.
Punjab
D.
Andaman Islands
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ANSWER :
A. Western Ghats
14.
What is the origin of the plant 'Touch-Me-Not'?
A.
Tropical America
B.
Brazil
C.
Peru
D.
Mexico
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ANSWER :
B. Brazil
15.
Which of the following is used to treat cholera in local medicine?
A.
Utricularia
B.
Nepenthes
C.
Pinguicula
D.
Drosera
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ANSWER :
B. Nepenthes
16.
Which orchid is known for producing blue flowers?
A.
Red Vanda
B.
Blue Vanda
C.
Ladies Slipper Orchid
D.
Pinguicula
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ANSWER :
B. Blue Vanda
17.
Which plant has significant use in traditional Tibetan medicine?
A.
Cycads
B.
Kuth
C.
Red Vanda
D.
Tree Fern
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ANSWER :
B. Kuth
18.
Which medicinal plant is a source of Diosgenin?
A.
Beddomes Cycad
B.
Elephant’s foot
C.
Sarpagandha
D.
Indian Podophyllum
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ANSWER :
B. Elephant’s foot