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Which of the following plants is on the verge of extinction due to insensitivity to our environment? |
Rosa damascena Madhuca insignis Helianthus annuus Bellis perennis |
Madhuca insignis |
The correct answer is Option (2) – Madhuca insignis Out of the following plants, the one that is on the verge of extinction due to insensitivity to our environment is:Madhuca insignis Here's why the other options are not endangered:
Madhuca insignis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to India. It had been declared extinct due to habitat loss. However, a Madhuca insignis population has been rediscovered along the banks of the river Kumaradhara, in Dakshina Kannada region of Karnataka state, India. The area is the proposed site for the Kukke I and Kukke II hydel power projects. Restoration efforts of the species are being attempted. |