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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ36. Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid) : 1. It is an epiphytic orchid. 2. The species is endemic to North-east India. 3. It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Options
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 3
- C 2 and 3
- D 3 only
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Correct Answer
B 1 and 3
Model Answer
Answer: option B, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.