🌍 GeographyUPSC 2007Soil

Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?

aCashewnut
bCoffee
cTea
dRosewood
✓ Correct answer: d) Rosewood
ExplanationDalbergia species is a genus of trees and shrubs known for their high-quality timber, especially varieties used in furni- ture and musical instruments.Dalbergia includes species such as Dalbergia sissoo (Indian Rosewood) and Dalbergia latifo- lia (East Indian Rosewood), which are primarily used for rose- wood timber.These trees are valued for their durability, aes- thetic grain patterns, and strength, making them popular for crafting luxury furniture and decorative items.Dalbergia species are not associated with crops like cashew, coffee, or tea.Indian Rosewood is an upright, deciduous tree that grows up to 25 meters tall with a trunk diameter of 2-3 meters.It has leathery leaves that can reach 15 cm in length.The tree produc- es whitish-pink flowers and has an oval-shaped crown.Its fruit is brown, pod-like, dry, and hard.The sapwood ranges from white to pale brown, while the heartwood varies from golden to dark brown.Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia latifolia are among the other recognized species of Indian Rosewood.Geography 389 210

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