Q. Consider the following:
1. Cashew
2. Papaya
3. Red sanders
How many of the above trees are actually native to India?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct answer: (a) Only one
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
Native trees to India
1. Cashew: Native to Brazil and other parts of South America, not India.
2. Papaya: Native to southern Mexico and Central America, not India.
3. Red sanders (also known as Red sandalwood): Native to India, specifically found in the Southern Eastern Ghats mountain range.
Therefore, the correct answer is: (a) Only one