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Directions (Q. No. 32-34) The passage given below is followed by four alternative summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.

Question : 32 of 100

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Orchids can be so difficult to grow that even professional horticulturalists have trouble keeping them alive. And yet orchids are the largest family of flowering plants in existence, comprising 30,000 different species and more than 200,000 hybrid varieties.
Much of this presence has to do with the orchid’s ability to thrive in different environments, particularly in the tropics. Nevertheless, orchid lovers who live in colder climates shouldn’t be discouraged. With proper equipment and care, many species o f orchids can thrive in home environments.

Horticulturists who wish to grow orchids will have greater success doing so in tropical environments rather than in cold climates.
Despite the difficulty in cultivating them, orchids can flourish when grown by horticulturists who have the correct equipment.
Despite the difficulty in cultivating them, orchids belong to a large family, of which some species can grow well in various locations when cared for correctly.
While there are numerous types of orchids, they cannot be grown outside of homes in the tropics, though many horticulturists attempt to do so.

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