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?

Options

1. 1, 2, 4 and 5
2. 3, 4 and 5
3. 1, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 5

Correct Answer

3, 4 and 5

Explanation

Moringa is not leguminous but its seeds, like tamarind’s, can be used in biofuel production. Tamarind is native to tropical Africa but widely grown in South Asia. In India, tamarind is largely a forest product and both tamarind and moringa seeds are exported.

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