UPSC Prelims 2021·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements : 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. 3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3Correct

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. The oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) is native to West and Southwest Africa, not Southeast Asia. While palm oil is extensively cultivated in Southeast Asia (especially Indonesia and Malaysia), the tree originated in Africa. Statement 2 is correct. Palm oil is used as a raw material for producing biodiesel. Statement 3 is correct. Palm oil is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
geography: With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements : 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. T

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