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_________are used to make bidis?

ATendu leaves

BTamarind leaves

COak leaves

DCoconut leaves

Answer:

A. Tendu leaves

Read Explanation:

  • Tendu (Indian Ebony) leaves are one of the most important NTFP (Non-timber forest products) species in central India.

  • The leaves of Tendu are used for wrapping bidi (Indian smoking tobacco).

  • An estim ated 350000 tons of leaves worth US 2000 million dollar, is collected annually throughout the forest of India.


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