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UPSC Prelims 1992 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
The best quality of hard wood for the manufacture of furniture is obtained from
- (a) Cedrus deodara
- (b) Pinus longifolia
- (c) Dalbergia sissio
- (d) Mangifera indica
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Dalbergia sissio
Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) gives strong, durable hardwood for furniture.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Deodar is a softwood conifer (railway sleepers, construction).
(b) Chir pine is a softwood used for resin.
(d) Mango wood is soft and cheap.
The trap
Deodar is famous and valuable, but it is a softwood.
🔒 Hardwoods: teak, sal, shisham, rosewood. Softwoods: deodar, pine, fir.
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