Q. With reference to Chenkurinji, consider the following statements;
1.It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.
2.It is a Fern species that is more resilient to climate change
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Chenkurinji tree is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. Chenkurinji is very susceptible to climate change and the present condition of the species is quite bad with low regeneration performance.
Source: The Hindu
