WHY WAS THERE A NEED OF TAMARIND SEEDS IN WORLD WAR 2 I READ IT IN ABDUL KALAM'S CHAPTER - Science - Materials Metals and Non-Metals

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WHY WAS THERE A NEED OF TAMARIND SEEDS IN WORLD WAR 2? I READ IT IN
ABDUL KALAM'S CHAPTER

Sarah Qudsia · Accepted Answer

During World War II, tamarind seeds were ground down and roasted to
make tamarind kernel powder which was used as a sizing agent for
textiles like jute and cotton

It was also used as a major fuel for producer-gas (gasogen) units
that powered Indian cars and trucks during World War II

WHY WAS THERE A NEED OF TAMARIND SEEDS IN WORLD WAR 2? I READ IT IN ABDUL KALAM'S CHAPTER.