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Parthenium came to India as a seed contaminant along with:

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Rice

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Wheat

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Maize

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is: D (Wheat)
Parthenium or carrot grass came into India as seed containment with wheat. Over the years since its invasion, it became ubiquitous. Pollen of Parthenium causes severe allergies and bronchial infection in humans.

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