AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

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    Turpentine oil which is one of the most important forest product and is the base of varnish and paint industry is obtained from

    A)  Cedrus           

    B)  Pinus

    C)  Abies

    D)  bye-product of petroleum.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    : Pinus roxburghii (Chir pine) is native to the temperate himalayas. Pine wood is the source of an oleo resin which yields turpentine oil. The oil is used as a solvent for paints and varnishes, in pharmaceutical preparations and perfumery, and in the manufacture of disinfectants, insecticides and denaturants, It is expectorant and useful, in chronic bronchitis.


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