Which of the following aquatic plant, a major cause of eutrophication in ponds is also called 'Terror of Bengal'?
A
Pistia
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B
Euphorbia
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C
Eichhornia
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D
Selaginella
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Solution
The correct option is CEichhornia The plant Eicchhornia crassipes is nicknamed as the "Terror of Bengal" because it grows at an alarming rate and spread on the surface of water body. This cut out the light and it also causes an increase in the oxygen demand. Thus causing the death of fishes and other aquatic organisms.