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Aquatic weed which is popularly called terror of Bengal is

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Erythroxylum
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Eichhornia
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Echinus
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Echidna
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Solution

The correct option is C Eichhornia
Eichhornia crassipes is an aquatic weed which is popularly known as the terror of Bengal because it grows very rapidly and eliminates the growth of several species and even eliminates them. Due to its voluminous growth in water bodies, it increases the biological oxygen demand of the water and leads to the death of aquatic life which also cause a major decrease in the biodiversity due to alien species invasion. It is commonly known as water hyacinth.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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