Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B) Coconut
Explanation:
Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is often referred to as "Kalpavriksha" (the divine tree of heaven) because every part of the tree is useful to humans. In Sanskrit, "Kalpavriksha" means the tree that provides all necessities of life.
Nut: Used for food, oil extraction, and medicinal purposes.
Water: A natural electrolyte-rich drink.
Leaves: Used for making mats, baskets, and thatching roofs.
Trunk: Used as timber for construction.
Coir (Husk fibers): Used for making ropes, mats, and brushes.
Knowledge Booster (Other Option Information):
- Oil Palm: Scientific name: Elaeis guineensis. Used for palm oil production, mainly grown in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Cashew: Scientific name: Anacardium occidentale. Produces cashew nuts and cashew apple. Mainly cultivated in India, Brazil, and Vietnam.
- Rubber: Scientific name: Hevea brasiliensis. Known for natural latex production, used in making rubber products. Mainly grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Northeast India.
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