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MHT CET 202625 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
25 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Biodiversity and its Conservation

MHT CET 2026 · 25 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Biodiversity and its Conservation

Which one of the following in NOT an example of invasive species?

Which one of the following in NOT an example of invasive species?

Options

  1. ACarrot grass
  2. BWater hyacinth
  3. CLantana
  4. DRauwolfia vomitoria

Correct answer

D. Rauwolfia vomitoria

Step-by-step solution

Carrot grass (Parthenium), Water hyacinth (Eichhornia), and Lantana are well-known examples of invasive weed species that cause environmental damage and threaten native biodiversity.

Rauwolfia vomitoria is a medicinal plant found in the Himalayan ranges. It is known for its genetic diversity in producing the active chemical reserpine and is not an invasive species.

Answer: Rauwolfia vomitoria
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