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With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
  2. 2.Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
  3. 3.Neem oil has applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

Neem oil is widely recognized for its insecticidal properties, acting as a natural pesticide by disrupting insect growth and reproduction, thus supporting statement 1. The pharmaceutical industry utilizes various parts of the neem tree, including its oil, for their medicinal compounds, validating statement 3. While neem seeds can be processed for oil, their primary applications are not typically in large-scale biofuel production or hospital detergents; other plant sources are more common for these industries.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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