Cockroach of genus Blatta is known as

German Cockroach

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Oriental Cockroach

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American Cockroach

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Australian Cockroach.

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Solution

The correct option is A Oriental Cockroach
Of the numerous species of cockroaches, two are common in India, namely, Periplaneta americana or American cockroach and Blatta orientalis or Oriental cockroach.
Oriental cockroach is darker in color, about 25 mm long. Wings are rudimentary in the female and do not reach the hind end of the body in the male.
So, the correct answer is 'Oriental Cockroach'.

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