Biology PYQ 214 of 227 · Biology in Everyday Life & Applied Biology

Which of the following substances is obtained from a tree?

  1. AAsafoetida
  2. BBitumen
  3. CTincal
  4. 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).

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