{"id":91891,"date":"2025-06-01T11:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91891"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:08:37","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-1-moringa-drumstick-tree-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-moringa-drumstick-tree-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements :\n \n 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.<\/li>\n<li>2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.<\/li>\n<li>3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.<\/li>\n<li>4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.<\/li>\n<li>5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2, 4 and 5&#8243; option2=&#8221;3, 4 and 5&#8243; option3=&#8221;1, 3 and 4&#8243; option4=&#8221;1, 2, 3 and 5&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#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; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is B) 3, 4 and 5.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Statement 1 is incorrect. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) belongs to the family Moringaceae, not the Leguminosae (Fabaceae).<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 2 is incorrect. The Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) is native to tropical Africa, although it is widely cultivated in South Asia.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 3 is likely considered correct in this context. Tamarind is listed as a Minor Forest Produce (MFP) in India, and significant quantities are collected from forests and non-cultivated areas, particularly benefiting tribal and rural populations. While commercial cultivation exists, collection as MFP is a notable source.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 4 is correct. India is a major producer and exporter of tamarind and various moringa products, including seeds, powder, and oil, due to their economic and nutritional value.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 5 is correct. Both moringa seeds (for oil) and tamarind seeds (for carbohydrates and oil) are being explored and used in the production of biofuels.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\n&#8211; Moringa is known as a &#8220;miracle tree&#8221; for its high nutritional value and various uses.<br \/>\n&#8211; Tamarind is a tropical fruit tree widely used for its pulp in culinary applications.<br \/>\n&#8211; The classification of produce as MFP varies by region and state in India.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements :\n \n 1. 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