A new species of pit-viper was discovered in 2019 and named after the

A new species of pit-viper was discovered in 2019 and named after the State in which it was found. Identify the State from among the following:

[amp_mcq option1=”Kerala” option2=”Arunachal Pradesh” option3=”Andaman and Nicobar Islands” option4=”Assam” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B.

A new species of pit-viper, *Trimeresurus arunachalensis*, was discovered in 2019 in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The species was named after the state where it was found, and it is commonly known as the Arunachal Pit Viper.

The discovery highlighted the rich biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh and the need for further exploration and conservation efforts in the region. The finding was published in the scientific journal Zootaxa.

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