Prelims 2021 · Economy · Question 52
With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements:<br/>1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.<br/>2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.<br/>3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
2 and 3 only
1. Incorrect. Oil palm is native to West and Central Africa, though it is now widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Malaysia.
2. Correct. Palm oil and its derivatives are used in cosmetics and personal care products, including lipsticks, soaps, and perfumes.
3. Correct. Palm oil can be processed into biodiesel and is used as a biofuel feedstock in several countries.
Hence, statements 2 and 3 only are correct.