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Which one of the following is an endangered plant?
  1. Dalbergia
  2. Cedrus
  3. Rauwolfia
  4. Lycopersicum

A
Lycopersicum
B
Dalbergia
C
Rauwolfia
D
Cedrus
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An endangered species can be defined as any species of plant or animal which is at the risk of extinction due to its low number. Rauwolfia is a source of antihypertensive drug reserpine. Rauwolfia serpentina number is declining due to the collection for its medicinal uses. Lycopersicum is a commonly cultivated genus of family Solanaceae. Dalbergia and Cedrus are common timber yielding plants. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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