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UPPSC PCS 2020 · Question 101 of 148

Which of the following substances is obtained from a tree?

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  1. AAsafoetida
  2. BBitumen
  3. CTincal
  4. DNone of the aboveCorrect

Answer: D. None of the above

Explanation

Asafoetida comes from the Ferula herb (not a tree), bitumen is petroleum-derived, tincal is a borax mineral - so none is obtained from a tree.

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2020 Prelims GS Paper - 1.pdf

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