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464.
In which Indian state was the new plant species Didymocarpus janakiae discovered?
Assam
Manipur
Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Didymocarpus janakiae, a newly discovered plant species, was found in the sub-tropical forests of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Named in honour of Dr. E. K. Janaki Ammal, an eminent Indian botanist, this species belongs to the genus Didymocarpus within the Gesneriaceae family. The discovery underscores Arunachal Pradesh's biodiversity richness and highlights the conservation challenges faced by rare plant species due to habitat degradation in the region.
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