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Read the following statements about 'Terror of Bengal" and select the correct ones.
(i) 'Terror of Bengal' is the name given to water hyacinth (Eichhornia), an alga 
(ii) Eichhornia was accidentally introduced in India. 
(iii) Eichhornia drains oxygen from the water which leads to death of fishes 

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Correct option is B

‘Terror of Bengal’ is the name given to water hyacinth (Eichhornia), an angiosperm. It was introduced into India because of its beautiful flowers and leaves with peculiar shape..Eichhornia drains oxygen from the water which leads to death of fishes.


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