Q. Consider the following statements regarding “babool”:
1.It is a perennial tree suitable for agriculture.
2.It works as a windbreak.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Babool also known as gum arabic (Acacia nilotica) is a perennial tree that can thrive on marginal land, which is unsuitable for agriculture, and can survive both droughts and floods.
- Babool seeds are highly nutritious, and the tree works as a windbreak and haven for biodiversity.
- As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it also helps in reclamation of areas degraded by mining or erosion.
Source: FORUMIAS
