Correct answer: (b) 3, 4 and 5
Explanation
- A
1, 2, 4 and 5
1, 2, 4 and 5. Moringa is not a legume; tamarind is African in origin, not endemic to South Asia.
- B
3, 4 and 5
3, 4 and 5. Most Indian tamarind is collected as MFP; India exports tamarind and moringa seed; both seeds can go to biofuel. 1 and 2 fail.
- C
1, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4. Statement 1 fails.
- D
1, 2, 3 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 5. Keeps both false origin/family limbs.
Summary. Official key is (b) 3, 4 and 5. Tamarind as minor forest produce, export of tamarind and moringa seed, and biofuel from those seeds hold. Drumstick is Moringaceae, not a legume; tamarind is not endemic to South Asia.
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