Given below are two statements: Statement I: Parthenium was introduced into India from outside. Statement II: India is celebrating Parthenium Awareness campaign to minimise the losses caused by it and to prevent its further spread.

Correct option is A

Parthenium is an alien invasive weed that was introduced into India accidentally through imported food grains. It causes severe problems related to crop yield loss, livestock health, and human allergies. India observes Parthenium Awareness programmes to educate people and reduce its spread and damage. Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Information booster: Parthenium is also known as Congress grass and spreads rapidly in disturbed habitats. It affects agricultural fields, wastelands, roadsides, and grazing lands. Biological control agents like Zygogramma bicolorata are used for its management. Awareness campaigns play a major role in community-based weed control.
Why other options are incorrect: (b) This option is incorrect because both statements are true. (c) This option is incorrect because Statement II is also correct. (d) This option is incorrect because Statement I is not false.