Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid): 1. It is an epiphytic orchid. 2. The species is endemic to North-east India. 3. It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa - MCQ (English)

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Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid):

It is an epiphytic orchid.
The species is endemic to North-east India.
It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3

Explanation:

Rhynchostylis retusa is an epiphytic orchid. It is also the state flower of both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The statement that it is endemic only to North-east India is not accepted.