{"id":91203,"date":"2025-06-01T10:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91203"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:49:07","slug":"with-reference-to-neem-tree-consider-the-following-statements-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-neem-tree-consider-the-following-statements-1\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements :\n  1."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.<\/li>\n<li>2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.<\/li>\n<li>3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2014<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is renowned for its various uses, particularly derived from its seeds and leaves.<br \/>\nStatement 1 is correct: Neem oil contains compounds like azadirachtin which act as natural insecticides, repellent, and growth regulators for a wide range of insects and mites. It is widely used as a biopesticide.<br \/>\nStatement 2 is correct: Neem seeds contain oil that can be used for making soap (a component in detergents) and has potential as a non-edible oil source for biodiesel production (biofuels). While &#8216;hospital detergents&#8217; is specific, the use in soap\/detergents and potential for biofuels from seeds is established.<br \/>\nStatement 3 is correct: Neem and its derivatives have a long history of use in traditional medicine (Ayurveda, Unani). Modern research has explored its potential in pharmaceuticals for its antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and other properties.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Neem products, especially neem oil from seeds, have insecticidal properties.<br \/>\n&#8211; Neem oil is used in soap\/detergent making and explored for biofuel production.<br \/>\n&#8211; Neem has medicinal properties and applications in the pharmaceutical industry.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe numerous applications of Neem tree have led to it being called &#8220;Sarva Rog Nivarni&#8221; (curer of all ailments) or &#8220;village pharmacy&#8221; in India. Its eco-friendly pesticidal properties are particularly valued in organic farming.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry. 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