UPSC 2026: 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 ?

The correct answer is option (b): 1 and 3. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper 1, as Question 26. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Biodiversity & Conservation.

This question is rated "difficult". It is a challenging question that demands deep subject knowledge and analytical thinking.

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