Foxtail Orchid Characteristics
Question
Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
1 only
1 and 3
2 and 3
3 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Rhynchostylis retusa (the Foxtail Orchid) is an epiphytic species that grows harmlessly on other trees for physical support. It is officially designated as the State Flower of both Assam (where it is known as Kopou Phool) and Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 2 is incorrect because the species is widely distributed across the humid woodlands of South and Southeast Asia and is not endemic to Northeast India.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q26
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Botany & Flora
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Botanical Survey of India / State Symbols of Northeast India
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