Multiple choice general knowledge

Which among the following plants is called 'Terror of Bengal' ? (People from Kolkata..come on)

  1. Magnolia gustavi

  2. Imperata cylindrica

  3. Water hyacinth

  4. Magnolia Erotica
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Explanation

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) earned the nickname 'Terror of Bengal' due to its devastating impact on Bengal's waterways. This invasive aquatic plant reproduces rapidly, forming dense mats that block sunlight, deplete oxygen, and disrupt fishing, irrigation, and transportation. It was introduced from South America and has become a major ecological menace in Indian water systems.

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