Weed causing 'Asthma' is :
Verified Answer
A. Krishna Neel
B. Bathua
C. Parthenium
D. Hiran Khuri
Explanation:
Parthenium hysterophorus, commonly known as carrot grass or congress grass, is a highly invasive weed widely recognized for its allergenic properties. Its pollen and fine hairs (trichomes) contain sesquiterpene lactones, which are potent allergens capable of causing severe allergic reactions in humans, including allergic rhinitis, contact dermatitis, and bronchial asthma. Options (A) Krishna Neel, (B) Bathua (Chenopodium album), and (D) Hiran Khuri (Convolvulus arvensis) are common weeds but are not primarily known for causing widespread asthma or severe allergic reactions to the extent of Parthenium. Thus, Parthenium is the weed most commonly associated with causing asthma.