Question

Which of the following is obtained from Pinus gerardiana?
A. Mango
B. Apple
C. Walnut
D. Chilgoza

Answer 1

Hint: Pinus gerardiana also known as the 'chilgoza pine'. The 'Chilgoza pine' is well known for its edible pine nuts, as well as rich in carbohydrates and proteins. The seeds are locally called as well as marketed as chilgoza.

Complete answer:
Option A – Mango
 Mango is a stone fruit which is produced from numerous species of tropical trees who belong to the flowering plant genus known as Mangifera. They are cultivated mostly for their edible fruit. Most of the species are found in nature as wild mangoes.
Option B – Apple
An apple is an edible fruit which is produced by an apple tree also known as Malus domestica. Apple trees are cultivated worldwide as well as are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia as well as in Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists.
Option C – Walnut
A walnut is the edible seed of a drupe. It's not a true botanical nut. It is usually consumed as a nut. After fully ripening for its edible seed when the shell has been discarded, it is used as a garnish or a snack.
Option D – Chilgoza
Chilgoza pine or neja is also known as pine gerardiana ration is a pine native to the north-western Himalayas in eastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, as well as northwest India, growing at elevations between 1800 and 3350 metres.

Thus, the right answer to the question is option D “chilgoza".

Note: This species is listed as lesser at risk, near threatened. Overcutting, along with intensive grazing causing poor regeneration, and this may result in the extinction of this pine species. The Himachal Pradesh State Forest Department has put a lot many efforts for artificial regeneration of chilgoza pine at many places.