Resin and turpentine are obtained from
Correct answer: B. Pinus
- A. Cycas
- B. Pinus
- C. Cedrus
- D. Abies
Explanation
Cycas: Cycas is a genus of gymnosperms that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Cycas plants produce resin, but it is not as commonly used as a source of turpentine as resin from Pinus trees. Pinus: Pinus is a genus of gymnosperms that are native to all parts of the world except Australia and Antarctica. Pinus trees are the primary source of resin and turpentine. Cedrus: Cedrus is a genus of gymnosperms that are native to the Himalayas and the Mediterranean region. Cedrus trees produce resin, but it is not as commonly used as a source of turpentine as resin from Pinus trees. Abies: Abies is a genus of gymnosperms that are native to the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Abies trees produce resin, but it is not as commonly used as a source of turpentine as resin from Pinus trees. So, pinus is the correct answer as Pinus trees are the primary source of resin and turpentine.
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