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UPSC Prelims 2018Question 86Environment

Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news ?

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  1. (a)Its extract is widely used in cosmetics,
  2. (b)It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows.
  3. (c)Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides.
  4. (d)None of the above

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