Preliminary exam General Studies August 11, 2024

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1. The Neelakurinji plant is significant for its unique flowering cycle and ecological role. Consider the following statements:

  1. Neelakurinji has been classified as a medicinal plant with various therapeutic uses in traditional medicine.
  2. The plant's habitat primarily consists of montane grasslands and shola forests, where it coexists with several endemic plant species.
  3. The flowering of Neelakurinji is influenced by the monsoon patterns in the Western Ghats, but recent studies suggest that climate change may be affecting its flowering cycle.

Which of the following statements are correct?