With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements: 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast…

With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements: 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. 3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel. Which of the statements given above are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Solution

The oil palm tree is native to West Africa, not Southeast Asia (Statement 1 incorrect). Palm oil is widely used in industries making cosmetics like lipstick and perfumes (Statement 2 correct). Palm oil is used to produce biodiesel (Statement 3 correct).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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