Which of the following substances is obtained from a tree?
- AAsafoetida
- BBitumen
- CTincal
- DNone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Asafoetida
Explanation
Asafoetida (Hing) is an oleo-gum-resin obtained from the plant Ferula, a tree/herb source.
Bitumen is a black residue from petroleum, not a tree.
Tincal is a mineral (native borax, Na2B4O7.10H2O).