UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 13
Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news ?
View correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Prosopis juliflora is a fast-spreading invasive mesquite that can displace native vegetation and reduce local biodiversity in drylands and grasslands.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Its environmental notoriety is not primarily a cosmetics extract.
B: Correct - Correct-dense invasion crowds out indigenous plant communities and alters habitats.
C: Incorrect - Pesticide synthesis is not the main reason it is highlighted in conservation news.
D: Incorrect - There is a valid biodiversity-related reason, so “none” is wrong.