UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · PALM OIL

With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements: 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. Palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. 3. Palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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EXPLANATION

Palm oil has industrial uses including cosmetics and can be converted into biodiesel; the native-origin statement in the question is incorrect.

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