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:

Kerala
Arunachal Pradesh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Assam
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
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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