Question

Why is a plant called Prosopis Juliflora often mentioned in news?
a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics
b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grow
c) Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides
d) None of the above

Answer 1

The reasons as provided by the options in the questions do not tally.

The option none of the above is the appropriate answer.

This is because the Prosopis Juliflora causes land erosion due to the loss of the grasslands that are habitats for native plants and animals.

Although it is a small tree, almost like a shrub, but it causes havoc to the people as well as affects the fertility of the soil of land.

Answer 2

The appropriate answer is (b) because this plant is a native of Mexico, and spread throughout India. Since species so it'd reduce biodiversity in the area .....