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A plant endemic to India is...

A plant endemic to India is

A

Banyan

B

Ginkgo

C

Sequoia

D

Triticum.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Term "Endemic":** - The term "endemic" refers to species that are native to a specific location and are not found naturally anywhere else in the world. 2. **Identify the Options Given:** - The options provided are: - Banyan - Singapore - Sequoia - Triticum 3. **Analyze Each Option:** - **Banyan:** This tree is native to India and is commonly found in various regions across the country. It is considered endemic because it is not naturally found in other parts of the world. - **Singapore:** This is a country, not a plant species. - **Sequoia:** This tree species is native to the western United States and is not endemic to India. - **Triticum:** This is a genus of grasses that includes wheat, which is cultivated in many parts of the world and is not endemic to India. 4. **Conclusion:** - Based on the analysis, the only plant that is endemic to India from the given options is the **Banyan** tree. ### Final Answer: A plant endemic to India is **Banyan**.
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