Q1. Which invasive plant species, according to SOE 2026, now covers nearly 50% of India's forest and scrubland and is intensifying human-tiger conflict?
Explanation
Lantana camara is an invasive plant that has spread across approximately 50% of India's forest and scrubland according to SOE 2026. It suppresses native grasses, reduces prey availability for tigers, and forces tigers to prey on cattle — increasing human-wildlife conflict.
