Question

'Bhojpatra' is derived from the leaves of

• A. Cinchona
• B. Dalbergia sissoo
• C. Betula utillis
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Betula utillis

Betula utilis is a birch tree native to the Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m (14,800 ft). The specific epithet, utilis, refers to the many uses of the different parts of the tree. The white, paper-like bark of the tree was used in ancient times for writing Sanskrit scriptures and texts. Selected varieties are used for landscaping throughout the world, even while some areas of its native habitat are being lost due to overuse of the tree for firewood.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.