(C) The plant $Rauwolfia$ $vomitoria$ is a medicinal plant found in the Himalayan ranges. It produces an active chemical known as reserpine,which is h

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It is an edible plant growing in various regions of the Himalayas.

(C) The plant $Rauwolfia$ $vomitoria$ is a medicinal plant found in the Himalayan ranges. It produces an active chemical known as reserpine,which is highly effective in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). However,it is not an edible plant; it is primarily used for its pharmacological properties. Therefore,the statement that it is an edible plant is incorrect.

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Select the incorrect statement regarding the plant $Rauwolfia$ $vomitoria$.

A
It produces an active chemical called reserpine.
B
The scientific name of the plant is $Rauwolfia$ $vomitoria$.
C
It is an edible plant growing in various regions of the Himalayas.
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Reserpine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

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Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$i$. Extinct	$a$. Species whose members survive only in captivity.
$ii$. Extinct in wild	$b$. Rapid population decline of $50\%$ to more than $70\%$ over the previous $10$ years.
$iii$. Endangered	$c$. Species in which the last individual has died.
$iv$. Vulnerable	$d$. Rapid population decline of $30\%$ to more than $50\%$ over the previous $10$ years.

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