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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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? ​

CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 3, 4 and 5 ​. Moringa is a leguminous ,small deciduous tree (family Moringaceae) native to tropical Asia but also naturalized in Africa and tropical America.  Tamarind is popular in the Indian subcontinent and in Central America and Mexico and is a common ingredient in the cuisine of those regions. It is indigenous to Africa.  India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.  Fruits, leaves and flowers of moringa are used in the food industry, its seeds are being used to produce biofuels.

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