Question

Read below statements and select the correct option:

Statement 1: Eichhornia crassipes is a very charming plant. It is called as ‘Amphibian of the plant kingdom’.

Statement 2: It will allow the light to penetrate into the water and decreases the Biological Oxygen Demand leading to the survival of aquatic plants and animals

• A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
• B. Only Statement 2 is true
• C. Only Statement 1 is true
• D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

• Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a very charming plant. It is called as ‘Cindrella of the plant kingdom’.
• It covers entire surface of the water resources like ponds and lakes.
• It will not allow the light to penetrate into the water and increases the Biological Oxygen Demand leading to the death of aquatic plants and animals