UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 94
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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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Scientists identified an unusually tall wild banana species, Musa indandamanensis, with orange pulp in the Andaman Islands.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Correct-the distinctive banana was discovered in the Andaman Islands.
B: Incorrect - The Anaimalai forests are not the location reported for this species.
C: Incorrect - The Maikala Hills are unrelated to the Andaman discovery.
D: Incorrect - Mainland Northeast Indian forests are not its specified discovery site.