Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 310

Question: The fleshy mesocarp of a plant is the source of palm oil which is now in common use as an edible oil. This plant is known by the botanical name [KCET 1994; CPMT 1999]

Options:

A) Metroxylon rumphii

B) Elaeis guineensis

C) Phoenix sylvestris

D) Calamus rotung

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Palm / African oil (Elaeis guineensis) used in the manufacture of soaps, candles lubricants and fuel.