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Which weed is known as 'Congress grass'?

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Congress grass = Parthenium; a notorious invasive weed.
  • Parthenium hysterophorus
  • Eichhornia crassipes
  • Lantana camara
  • Cyperus rotundus
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Key Concept: Several invasive weeds have distinct common names tied to their history or effects — a direct recall fact.

Why it's correct: Parthenium hysterophorus is widely known as 'Congress grass' in India, an invasive weed causing dermatitis, respiratory issues, and yield loss through allelopathy.

Why others fail: Water hyacinth (Eichhornia), Lantana camara, and nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus) are all problem weeds too, but none is known by the name 'Congress grass.'
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