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In India, cluster bean(Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which of the following statements is correct in this co
A
The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture
B
The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
C
The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines
D
It is a source of high quality biodisel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas. Cluster bean (Guar) is native to India and is widely grown in dry, warm, and arid regions. It is a source of Guar gum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cluster bean or guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) (2n=14) is an annual legume plant widely grown for its gum, vegetable, fodder and green manure values. West Africa and India are mentioned as centres of origin for cluster bean by various authors.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is grown in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh. In India Rajasthan stands first in terms of area and production of Cluster bean. The crop produces gum which is called guar gum and is exported in foreign countries.

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