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Q80 (UPPCS/2022) Environment & Ecology › Ecology & Ecosystem Basics

Which of the following trees is dangerous for environment ?

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Eucalyptus is often referred to as an "ecological terrorist" or an environmental hazard in non-native regions like India. Its primary negative impacts include:

  • High Water Consumption: It has a very high transpiration rate and deep taproots that significantly deplete groundwater levels, often causing nearby wells and water bodies to dry up.
  • Allelopathy: The tree releases allelochemicals from its leaves and roots that inhibit the germination and growth of other native plant species, leading to a reduction in local biodiversity.
  • Soil Degradation: It consumes large amounts of nutrients without returning significant organic matter to the soil.

In contrast, Neem and Babool (Acacia nilotica) are ecologically beneficial native species, and Banana is a herbaceous plant with no such invasive or water-depleting characteristics.

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