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Flora of Delhi was compiled by...

Flora of Delhi was compiled by

A

P Maheshwari

B

Roxburgh

C

JK Maheshwari

D

Father H Sant~pau

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks who compiled the "Flora of Delhi." This is a specific inquiry about a botanical work related to the plant species found in Delhi. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Roxburgh - JK Maheshwari - P Maheshwari - Fr. H. St. Paul 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Roxburgh**: Known as the founding father of Indian Botany, he worked extensively in India and described many species, but he did not compile the "Flora of Delhi." - **JK Maheshwari**: He is the correct answer. He compiled the "Flora of Delhi" and published a comprehensive list of 478 species found in the region. - **P Maheshwari**: He is recognized for his work on the technique of test tube fertilization in angiosperms, not for compiling the "Flora of Delhi." - **Fr. H. St. Paul**: He is known for his taxonomical research and for providing Latin nomenclature for several Indian plant species, but he did not compile the "Flora of Delhi." 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing the contributions of each individual, it is clear that the "Flora of Delhi" was compiled by **JK Maheshwari**. **Final Answer**: JK Maheshwari compiled the "Flora of Delhi." ---
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