Question

Which one of the following states is famous for sandalwood?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Hint: The state which is famous for sandalwood has Bengaluru as its capital. Mysore is also a well known place in the state which has some lavish temples.

Complete answer: The Land of Sandalwood is another name given to the state of Karnataka as the state is known for producing high quantities of sandalwood. Worldwide India dominates the production of sandalwood. When we look in India we can see that nearly 85 percent of the sandalwood is supplied from the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Mysore, a city in Karnataka, is known as the ‘Sandalwood City’ of India. Trees in the genus Santalum are from which sandalwood is produced. Sandalwoods are heavy, yellow and are fine grained. Many aromatic woods lose their fragrance, however sandalwood retains its fragrance for decades. In the entire world one of the most expensive woods is the sandalwood. The oil extracted from the wood is known as sandalwood oil.
Perfume industry is one where sandalwood oil is used. Apart from this the sandalwood oil is also used in the cosmetic industry. In ultraviolet and fluorescence microscopy the sandalwood oil is employed as an immersion. Chefs of present day also use nuts made of sandalwood as a substitute for macadamia nuts. The sandalwood tree, especially Indian sandalwood tree, needs to be at least 15 years old for producing commercially valuable sandalwood.

Hence, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: The source of the sandalwood oil is becoming more and more scarce which is why the sandalwood oil is becoming expensive. Apart from this the reasons are that the sandalwood tree is in high demand and it takes a lot of time for the tree to mature.