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Question
Which one of the following is an endangered plant species of India?
Options
Rauwolfia serpentina
Santalum Album (sandal wood)
Cy as beddond
All of the above
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Solution
All of the above
Explanation:
All of the plants mentioned here are India's endangered plant species. Due to their medical and commercial importance, Rauwolfia Serpentina (sarpagandha), Santalum album, and cycles beddond are under threat of extinction.
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