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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A new termite species named Glyptotermes Chiraharitae was recently discovered at
A
Kerala
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Termite species discovered in Kerala. Glyptotermes Chiraharitae is a termite species found from Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India. It has been named Chiraharitae after the Western Ghats, where it was spotted.

Detailed explanation-2: -Termites are considered to be the most destructive insect pests in the world. Many buildings and structures are damaged by these pests each year resulting in huge financial losses. There are 220 different species of termites in India that cause problems to properties.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 220 different species of termites in India that cause problems to properties: Coptotermes gestroi.

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