(B) Turpentine is a volatile essential oil obtained by the distillation of resin collected from the wood of various species of coniferous trees,primar

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(B) Turpentine is a volatile essential oil obtained by the distillation of resin collected from the wood of various species of coniferous trees,primarily those in the genus $Pinus$ (e.g.,$Pinus \, longifolia$).$Pinus$ belongs to the family $Pinaceae$,which is a group of gymnosperms.Therefore,the correct source of turpentine is the wood of gymnosperms.

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Turpentine is obtained from

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Pteridophytes
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Gymnosperms $(Pinus)$ wood
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Angiosperms wood
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Angiosperms $(Neem)$ flower

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Match the following plants with their respective families:
Name of the plant Family
$(1)$ Cotton $(I)$ Tiliaceae
$(2)$ Sisal hemp $(II)$ Malvaceae
$(3)$ Patua $(III)$ Agavaceae
$(4)$ Munj $(IV)$ Gramineae (Poaceae)
$(5)$ Jute $(V)$ Malvaceae (Note: Jute belongs to Tiliaceae)

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Name of the plant	Family
$(1)$ Cotton	$(I)$ Tiliaceae
$(2)$ Sisal hemp	$(II)$ Malvaceae
$(3)$ Patua	$(III)$ Agavaceae
$(4)$ Munj	$(IV)$ Gramineae (Poaceae)
$(5)$ Jute	$(V)$ Malvaceae (Note: Jute belongs to Tiliaceae)