Question: What is the following wood is making for plywood timber? (IBPS AFO 2018)
Options:
Teak
Babool
Eucalyptus
Sandalwood
Teak is renowned for its durability, strength, and resistance to decay, making it an excellent choice for plywood used in high-quality furniture, boatbuilding, and exterior applications. Its natural oils provide water resistance and dimensional stability.
🔴Additional information::
-Teak (Tectona grandis)
-Wood: Strong, durable, termite-resistant, water-resistant.
-Uses: Furniture, decking, shipbuilding.
-Growth: Needs tropical climate, deep and fertile soils.
-Babool (Vachellia nilotica)
-Wood: Hard, termite-resistant, often used as fuelwood.
-Uses: Firewood, furniture, traditional medicine, gum production.
-Growth: Thrives in arid areas, drought-resistant.
-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)
-Wood: Durable, used in construction and paper.
-Uses: Timber, pulp, paper, essential oils, medicinal purposes.
-Growth: Prefers well-drained soils, moderate to warm climate, fast-growing.
-Sandalwood (Santalum album)
-Wood: Aromatic, dense, highly valuable.
-Uses: Incense, perfumes, essential oils, traditional medicine.
-Growth: Needs hot climate, dry, well-drained soils, slow-growing.