GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyGeneral Science2009

Consider the following: 1. Camphor 2. Chicory 3. Vanilla Which of the above is/are plant product(s) ?

A

1 and 2 only

B

3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid with a strong aroma. It is obtained from the wood of the Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia. Thus, it is a plant product. 2. Chicory is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family, usually with bright blue flowers. Its roots are often baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute or additive. Thus, it is a plant product. 3. Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from pods of the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla (V. planifolia). Thus, it is a plant product. 4. All three (Camphor, Chicory, Vanilla) are plant products.

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