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Download Solution PDFWhich tree is called 'wonder tree'?
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Option 3 : Neem
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Neem tree.
Key Points
- Neem tree is known as the 'wonder tree in India'.
- Azadirachta indica is the scientific name of the neem tree.
- It comes under the plant family Meliaceae.
- It is native to the Indian subcontinent.
- Neem is also considered as a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides.
Additional Information
- Mango: Mango is known as the 'king of fruits' due to its rich flavor and widespread popularity, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Jackfruit: Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit and is rich in nutrients. It is widely consumed in South and Southeast Asia for its sweet and fleshy pods.
- Cocos nucifera is the scientific name of the coconut tree.
- Coconut is the national tree of the Maldives.
Last updated on Apr 10, 2025
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