The correct option is 2: Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as Water Hyacinth, is unequivocally known as the "Terror of Bengal." This name was earned due to the catastrophic ecological and economic damage this invasive aquatic weed caused, especially in the freshwater bodies of the Bengal region. Native to the Amazon basin in South America, the plant was introduced to India by the British for its aesthetically pleasing lavender flowers and…Read More