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Which weed that came with imported wheat causes pollen allergy in India?
AEichhornia
BCuscuta
CParthenium
DLantana
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Parthenium
Parthenium, or carrot grass, entered India as a contaminant of imported wheat and its pollen triggers asthma and bronchitis.
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