Dalbergia species association — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007
Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?
- Cashew nut
- Coffee
- Tea
- Rosewood
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Dalbergia is a genus of trees belonging to the legume family and is well known for producing valuable hardwood commonly called rosewood. Species such as Dalbergia latifolia and Dalbergia sissoo are important timber trees. The other options are unrelated genera: cashew belongs to Anacardium, coffee to Coffea, and tea to Camellia.
Answer: (d) Rosewood
