UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Answer

Correct Answer

All four

Explanation

All four properties (medicinal, psycho-active, insecticidal, bioluminescent) are found among various species of mushrooms.

Topics: biological properties, environment, fungi, mushrooms