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.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
This questions was previously asked in
UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2021)
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Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
This statement is incorrect. The oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) is originally native to West and Southwest Africa. It was introduced to Southeast Asia only in the late 19th and early 20th century, where it has since become a major crop, especially in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia.
The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.
This is correct. Palm oil and its derivatives are used in cosmetics, personal care products like lipstick, and even in some fragrances due to its moisturizing properties and other characteristics.
The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
This is also correct. Palm oil can be converted into biodiesel, which is then used as a fuel for vehicles in many countries.
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By: Parvesh Mehta