Question

Which of the following plant yields oil and fibre both?

• A. Cocos nucifera
• B. Eucalyptus longifolia
• C. Brassica campestris
• D. Euphorbia hirta

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cocos nucifera

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed or the fruit, which, botanically is a drupe not a nut. It yields both; oil and fibre. Thus, option A is correct.

Eucalyptus yields oil and not fibre.

Brassica campestris yields only oil.

Euphorbia hirta also yields only oil.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.