Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ginkgo biloba:
- It is a living fossil species.
- It is the botanical source of Sago (Sabudana in Hindi).
- It has separate male and female trees.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 and 3
Notes: Ginkgo biloba is a living fossil, representing the only surviving member of a once-diverse ancient lineage. It is dioecious, meaning individual trees are either male or female. However, sago (sabudana) is derived from the sago palm, not from
Ginkgo biloba. Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.