{"id":91378,"date":"2025-06-01T10:54:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91378"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:54:34","slug":"recently-our-scientists-have-discovered-a-new-and-distinct-species-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/recently-our-scientists-have-discovered-a-new-and-distinct-species-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit with pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Andaman Islands&#8221; option2=&#8221;Anaimalai Forests&#8221; option3=&#8221;Maikala Hills&#8221; option4=&#8221;Tropical rain forests of northeast&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2016<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2016\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe new and distinct species of banana plant, *Musa markkuaensis*, known for its height of about 11 metres and orange-coloured fruit with pulp, was discovered by scientists in the Andaman Islands.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe discovery of *Musa markkuaensis*, a giant banana species, occurred in the Andaman Islands.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThis discovery was significant due to the plant&#8217;s impressive size and unique fruit characteristics (orange pulp, numerous seeds). The scientific team included researchers from the Botanical Survey of India. The finding highlights the rich biodiversity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit with pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? 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