- Neem products, especially neem oil from seeds, have insecticidal properties. - Neem oil is used in soap/detergent making and explored for biofuel production. - Neem has medicinal properties and applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2014 · Topic: Plant: Economic Importance (Medicinal Plants and their Pharmacological Uses)
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