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Prelims 2021 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.52

Q.51Q.53
Prelims 2021 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.52
Q.51Q.53
Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2021 • Q.52
Economic Geography

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.
2021 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)
Q.51Q.53

Syllabus Connection

Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Agriculture

Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II

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