Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

"Chilgoza" is obtained from the seeds of a species of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Pine

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pine”.
The edible dry fruit chilgoza is obtained from pine tree.

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