Question

Which of the following is not a use of Sal tree?

• A. Leaves are used for making leaf plates and cups.
• B. Sal timber is used for making frames of doors, windows.
• C. Fruit is used as cattle fodder.
• D. Sal tree rasin is used to caulk boats and ships.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Fruit is used as cattle fodder.

Sal tree is a large, deciduous tree found in India, Myanmar and Nepal. It is upto 30m tall. Its primary use is to get timber. It also has medicinal values. A whitish raisin called 'lal dhuna' is obtained from the tree when tapped, which is used to caulk boat and ships.