Q. 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
Answer: (b) 3, 4 and 5
Moringa (drumstick tree):
- Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree.
- Moringa has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It also has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- It can be evergreen or semi-deciduous. Because of which is extensively being grown in semiarid regions in India.
Tamarind Tree:
- Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa.
- It is native to Africa or Indian-sub continent and grown in Southeast Asia and Africa as well.
- Most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.
- India is one of the largest exporters of both Tamarind and Seed of Moringa.