Question
Botany Question on Species diversity
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Pyrethrum compound is derived from several species of Parthenium which is widely used as an insecticidal preparation.
Statement II: Parthenium is a native plant of India grown in Northern Plains and has ecological importance.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect