Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the importance of this plant?
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: C
• Sea buckthorn stabilizes soil, prevents erosion and desertification via extensive root systems.
• Its berries are nutrient-rich (high Vitamin C) and adapted to high-altitude cold deserts. Not a biodiesel source or commercial timber.
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