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?
- A. Andaman Islands
- B. Anaimalai Forests
- C. Maikala Hills
- D. Tropical rain forests of northeast
Answer: A
Explanation
Scientists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered the new species of banana from a remote tropical rain forest on the Little Andaman islands. The new species has orange-coloured fruit pulp and is about 11 metres high, whereas as the usual banana species is about three to four metres high.