UPSC 2014EnvironmentModerate

With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a
1 and 2 only
b
3 only
c
1 and 3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Environment / Botany / Traditional KnowledgeUses of Neem TreeNeem treeNeem oilpesticideinsectsmitesNeem seedsbiofuelshospital detergentspharmaceutical industry

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