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Read the following statements about 'Terror of Bengal' and select the correct ones.
(i) 'Terror of Bengal' is the name given to water hyacinth (Eichhornia), an algae.
(ii) Eichhornia was introduced in India due to its aesthetic value.
(iii) Eichhornia drains oxygen from the water which leads to death of fishes.

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(i) and (ii)

B

(i) and (iii)

C

(ii) and (iii)

D

(i), (ii) and (iii)

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To solve the question about the 'Terror of Bengal' and determine which statements are correct, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate Statement (i)**: - The statement claims that 'Terror of Bengal' is the name given to water hyacinth (Eichhornia), an algae. - **Analysis**: - 'Terror of Bengal' indeed refers to water hyacinth (Eichhornia). However, it is important to note that water hyacinth is not an algae; it is a floating aquatic plant. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **incorrect** because it misclassifies water hyacinth as an algae. 2. **Evaluate Statement (ii)**: - The statement claims that Eichhornia was introduced in India due to its aesthetic value. - **Analysis**: - Water hyacinth is known for its beautiful purple flowers and was indeed introduced to India for ornamental purposes. It was brought by Lady Hastings, the wife of the first British Governor General, due to its aesthetic appeal. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. 3. **Evaluate Statement (iii)**: - The statement claims that Eichhornia drains oxygen from the water, which leads to the death of fishes. - **Analysis**: - Water hyacinth grows rapidly and can cover the surface of water bodies, blocking sunlight and reducing oxygen levels in the water. This can indeed lead to the death of fish due to lack of oxygen. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. ### Final Answers: - Statement (i): Incorrect - Statement (ii): Correct - Statement (iii): Correct ### Summary: The correct statements about 'Terror of Bengal' are: - Statement (ii) and Statement (iii) are correct.

To solve the question about the 'Terror of Bengal' and determine which statements are correct, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate Statement (i)**: - The statement claims that 'Terror of Bengal' is the name given to water hyacinth (Eichhornia), an algae. - **Analysis**: - 'Terror of Bengal' indeed refers to water hyacinth (Eichhornia). However, it is important to note that water hyacinth is not an algae; it is a floating aquatic plant. ...
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