Consider the following statements about Himalayan Yew.
1.Himalayan Yew is medicinal plant found in Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.
2.Taxol is a byproduct of Himalayan yew, which is used to treat dengue in recent times.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

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C. Both

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D. None

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Solution

The correct option is A A. 1 only
54. A

The Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallachiana) is a medicinal plant found in various parts of Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. A chemical compound called ‘taxol’ is extracted from the bark, needles, twigs and roots of this tree, and it has been successfully used to treat some cancers – the drug is now the biggest selling anti-cancer drug in the world.

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