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 morin

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Q: (IAS/2021)
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?

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Science

question_exam: 

IAS

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In this question, the correct statements about Moringa, Tamarind, and their uses have to be identified.

Option 1 suggests that Moringa is a leguminous evergreen tree, which is incorrect. Moringa is an evergreen tree, but it is not leguminous, hence statement 1 is false.

Statement 2 states that the Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. This is incorrect as tamarind is native to Africa, specifically in Sudan and not endemic to South Asia.

Statement 3 is correct. In India, Tamarind is indeed collected as a minor forest product, and it is widely used in Indian cuisine.

Statement 4 is also correct. India exports many products, including Tamarind and seeds of Moringa.

Finally, Statement 5 is correct as well. The seeds of both Moringa and Tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels.

So, the correct answer is Option 2, statements 3, 4, and 5.