UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · প্রশ্ন 52

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?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা

উত্তর: (B) 2 and 3 only

ব্যাখ্যা

The oil palm is native to West Africa, though it is now mostly grown in Southeast Asia. Palm oil is used in cosmetics and biodiesel.