The word ‘Barilius imphalensis’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
(a) a newly discovered species of freshwater fish from Northeast India
(b) a newly developed genetically modified rice variety for flood-prone regions
(c) a fossilized amphibian species discovered in the Himalayan foothills
(d) a geological fault line associated with seismic activity in Manipur.

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The word &lsquo;Barilius imphalensis&rsquo; is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
(a) a newly discovered species of freshwater fish from Northeast India
(b) a newly developed genetically modified rice variety for flood-prone regions
(c) a fossilized amphibian species discovered in the Himalayan foothills
(d) a geological fault line associated with seismic activity in Manipur.

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Context: Barilius imphalensis is a newly identified species of freshwater fish discovered in the Imphal River, Manipur. It was described by researchers from Mayai Lambi College and is locally referred to as &ldquo;Ngawa&rdquo; in the Meitei language. The species belongs to the Danionidae family and the Chedrinae subfamily, both known for their striking coloration and ecological importance.

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The word ‘Barilius imphalensis’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to: (a) a newly discovered species of freshwater fish from Northeast India (b) a newly developed genetically modified rice variety for flood-prone regions (c) a fossilized amphibian species discovered in the Himalayan foothills (d) a geological fault line associated with seismic activity in Manipur.