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Question
Give the uses of any two non-edible oilseeds.
Or
Which oilseed is inedible by man? State any two uses of its oil.
Solution
Uses of linseed: (i) Medicine (ii) Paint diluter.
Uses of Castor seed: (i) Castor seed is used for medicinal purposes, (ii) They are used to extract cooking oil and peanut butter, (iii) It is used for manufacture of soap and margarine, (iv) The residue after the oil has been extracted, is used for manure.
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