(B) Castor ($Ricinus\, communis$; family-$Euphorbiaceae$) oil is used as a purgative.It acts as an excellent lubricant for the digestive tract and is

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(B) Castor ($Ricinus\, communis$; family-$Euphorbiaceae$) oil is used as a purgative.It acts as an excellent lubricant for the digestive tract and is non-edible.

Class 12 Biology Extra In Biology Economic Botany

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Which of the following oils is used as a purgative drug?

A
Groundnut oil
B
Castor seed oil
C
Cotton seed oil
D
All of the above

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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)

Select the correct matching sequence.

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)