Question

Why do the flowering in wild bamboo plants causes a big headache for both locals and Government agencies?

• A. The curse of Ganesha
• B. The fear of plague
• C. Flowers bring in poisonous bees
• D. Bamboo flowers are poisonous

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The fear of plague

The fear of plague

Throughout Asia, the bamboo plant is revered as a potent symbol of longevity and good fortune. But in northeastern India's Mizoram state, there's one bamboo species, that causes dread. The flowering in these plants bring in rats and that sets off another kind of fear. As flowering season gets over, these rats start moving towards cities and the fear of plague looms high.