Which of the following plants is on the verge of extinction due to insensitivity to our environment?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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:
- Rosa damascena (Damask rose): While habitat loss and other threats exist, Damask roses are not currently considered endangered.
- Helianthus annuus (Common sunflower): This sunflower species is widely cultivated and not endangered.
- Bellis perennis (English daisy): English daisies are common and abundant in many areas.
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.