Question
Consider the following statements :
1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.
2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.
3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.
4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.
5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 3 and4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Moringa Oleifera is a plant with high medicinal properties and can be both evergreen and decidious. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
Tamarind is endemic to Africa but is widely grown in India and other south asian countries. It is considered as a minor forest produce.
India exports both tamarind and moringa seeds to US and other European countries.
Both moringa and tamarind seeds can be used as biofuels.
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/agriculture/sweet-n-sour-55668