Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in different Himalayan ranges, is an example of :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Genetic diversity
Option (2) Genetic diversity — Correct. Rauwolfia vomitoria from different Himalayan ranges varies in the potency and amount of reserpine it makes. Variation within one species is genetic diversity.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 20-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 20-08-2022 (Slot 1).
NCERT Extract:
Biodiversity – “… (i) Genetic diversity: A single species might show high diversity at the genetic level over its distributional range. The genetic variation shown by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in different Himalayan ranges might be in terms of the potency and concentration of the active chemical (reserpine) that the plant produces.”