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Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?

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Lantana
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B
Parthenium
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C
Cynodon
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Eichhornia
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Solution

The correct option is C Cynodon
Introduction to invasive alien species
Alien species invasion refers to the introduction of a particular species into a region where they were not previously existing. This alien species becomes invasive in the introduced area, resulting in the loss of various indigenous species.

Cynodon
In the Indian context Cynodon is not an invasive alien species. It is a genus of the grass family, considered to be weeds found in agricultural fields and across roadsides.

Final answer
b. Cynodon.

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