Q36.
Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid): 1. It is an epiphytic orchid. The species is endemic to North-east India. 3. It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
B
Explanation
Rhynchostylis retusa is an epiphytic orchid widely associated with Northeast India and has cultural/floral significance. The key distinction is between being associated with a region and being strictly endemic only to that region. The correctly matched statements lead to option B.