Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2021 • Q.63
Biodiversity and Economic Botany - Characteristics and uses of Moringa and 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.
Syllabus Connection
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)
NCERT Connection
Ch.2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II