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Question

A new species of wild sun rose named Portulaca laljii has been recently discovered from

A Western Ghats
B Eastern Ghats
C Eastern Himalayas
D Western Himalayas
Answer & Explanation
Option: Eastern Ghats

Explanation:

Scientists have discovered a new species called Portulaca laljii. This is a wild sun rose found in the Eastern Ghats. Portulaca lajii was found in the Prakasam area of Andhra Pradesh. The new species, named Portulaca laljii, discovered from Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh has unique features such as a tuberous root, no hair in its leaf axils, a reddish pink flower, prolate-shaped fruits, and copper brown seeds without lustre.
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