1.
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?
A
1 only
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
View Answer
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.