Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?

Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of…

Answer

(a) Andaman Islands — Correct. The new banana species Musa indandamanensis was discovered in the Andaman Islands; it grows about 11 metres tall and has orange-coloured fruit pulp.
(b) Anaimalai Forests — Incorrect. This discovery was not reported from the Western Ghats’ Anaimalai region.
(c) Maikala Hills — Incorrect. Maikala Hills are not associated with this banana species discovery.
(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast — Incorrect. Though northeast India is rich in wild banana diversity, this particular species was discovered in the Andamans, not the northeast.