Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind…
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?
1, 2, 4 and 5
3, 4 and 5
1, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 5
Solution
Moringa is not a leguminous tree and is deciduous (Statement 1 incorrect). Tamarind is native to tropical Africa, not endemic to South Asia (Statement 2 incorrect). In India, most tamarind is collected as a minor forest produce (Statement 3 correct). India exports tamarind and moringa seeds (Statement 4 correct). Seeds of both can be used in biofuel production (Statement 5 correct).