Q. With reference to Conocarpus Trees, consider the following statements::
1.It is an evergreen species with dark-green shiny leaves.
2.Conocarpus trees have several adverse health impacts.
3.Conocarpus trees are native to the temperate regions of the world.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Conocarpus Tree is an evergreen species with dark-green shiny leaves. Conocarpus trees have several adverse health impacts such as pollen from the trees have been found to trigger health issues like cold, cough, asthma, and allergies.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Conocarpus trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Source: ForumIAS
