Question

Approximate percentage of endemic flowering plants in India is

• A. 23
• B. 33
• C. 53
• D. 63

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

33

Endemic plant means a plant which is native to India and is not found anywhere else in the world. Almost one out of four species of flowering plants found in the country are endemic to it. Tamil Nadu accounts for the highest number of species followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra. About 33% of flowering plants species are endemic to India.

So, the correct answer is '33'.