Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
With reference to the neem tree, consider the following statements. 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Which are correct?
- Neem oil can be used as a pesticide against some insects and mites
- Neem seeds are used in making biofuels and hospital detergents
- Neem oil has applications in the pharmaceutical industry
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Statements 1 and 3 are correct, so that is the answer.
★Neem oil is used as a pesticide against insects and mites, so statement one is correct.
★Neem oil has uses in the pharmaceutical industry, so statement three is correct.
★Statement two, about neem seeds in biofuels and hospital detergents, is not accepted here.
★So the correct statements are 1 and 3 only.
★So the answer is 1 and 3 only.
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