Why is water hyacinth called "the terror...

Why is water hyacinth called "the terror of Bengal"?

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It is an Aquatic, most invasive weed found growing in stagnant water. It drains oxygen from the water which leads to death of fishes. It can propagate vegetatively at a phenomenal rate and spread all over the water body in a short period of time. It is very difficult to get rid off them. Hence they are called terror of Bengal.

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Study the following statements and select the correct option. (i) Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen grains. (ii) Hilum represents the junction between ovule and funicle. (iii) In aquatic plants such as water hyacinth and water lily, pollination is by water. (iv) The primary endosperm nucleus is triploid.

(i) and (ii) are correct but (iii) and (iv) are incorrect.

(i), (ii) and (iv) are correct but (iii) is incorrect.

(ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct but (i) is incorrect.

(i) and (iv) are correct but (ii) and (iii) are incorrect.

Why is water hyacinth called "the terror of Bengal"?

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