UPSC Prelims 2016·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

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?

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  1. AAndaman Islands
  2. BAnaimalai Forests
  3. CMaikala Hills
  4. DTropical rain forests of northeastCorrect

Explanation

The discovery of a new species of banana plant, attaining a height of about 11 meters and having orange-coloured fruit pulp, was reported from the tropical rainforests of the Northeast Indian state of Mizoram. This discovery was significant because such a tall wild banana species with unique fruit characteristics was previously unknown. The biodiversity-rich Northeast India region is known for its varied flora and fauna, and new species discoveries are not uncommon in its dense forests.
geography: Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 m

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