DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Cycas circinalis is a source of :

    A)  resin            

    B)  timber

    C)  essential oil  

    D)  starch

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    From the pith of Cycas revoluta sago (starch) is obtained while the seeds of Cycas rumphi and shoots of Cycas pectivaler and Cycas circinalis are cooked and eaten as a source of starch by tribals in India. Some species of Cycas are grown as ornamental plants. Fossilized resin (amber) is obtained from Pinus succinifera and is of great commercial value. Wood of Pinus is used for making furniture, electric poles, doors, windows, match sticks etc.


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