Question

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Tobacco is obtained from the seeds of Nicotiana tobacco
B. Rubber is obtained from the latex of some trees
C. Fruits of Embolic officials are eaten raw and in pickled form
D. Tectona grandis yields good timber

Answer 1

Tobacco is the common name for Nicotiana tabacum. Rubber is the common name for Hevea brasiliensis. Amla is the common name for Phyllanthus emblica. Tectona grandis is the scientific name for Teak.

Complete answer: Statement A: Tobacco is obtained from the seeds of Nicotiana tobacco : Tobacco is obtained from the cured leaves of the tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum.
Statement B: Rubber is obtained from the latex of some trees: Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is the tropical tree of the Euphorbiaceae family.
Statement C. Fruits of Embolic officials are eaten raw and in pickled form: The amla fruit or fruits of Embolic officials are eaten raw or in pickle form or cooked into various dishes, such as dal and amle ka murabba.
Statement D: Tectona grandis yields good timber: Teak or Tectona grandis is a huge deciduous tree about 40 m tall and is known for its high quality wood.
So, the right answer is option A.
Additional Information:
Tobacco has highly addictive stimulant alkaloid nicotine and other harmala alkaloids. Dried tobacco leaves are mostly used for smoking in the form of cigarettes and cigars, along with pipes and shishas. Tobacco can also be consumed in the form of snuff, chewing tobacco, or dipping tobacco.

Note: Natural rubber comprises polymers of an organic compound isoprene. It contains minor impurities of other organic compounds and water. Thailand and Indonesia are the two leading rubber producers in the world. The natural rubber has numerous applications and is used in various products, both alone and in combination with other substances.