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?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]
(a) Andaman Islands
(b) Anaimalai Forests
(c) Maikala Hills
(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) in 2015 discovered Musa indandamanensis, a novel and unique species of sweet banana with orange pulp, on the Andaman islands.
- This new species is three times larger than typical banana species and can grow up to approximately 11 meters in height.
