Consider the following : 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India?
- AOnly oneCorrect
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DNone
Explanation
Let's examine the origin of each tree:
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Cashew (Anacardium occidentale): The cashew tree is native to northeastern Brazil and parts of the Caribbean. It was introduced to India by the Portuguese in the 16th century, primarily to prevent soil erosion along the coast. It has since become widely cultivated in India.
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Papaya (Carica papaya): Papaya is native to Mesoamerica (southern Mexico and Central America). It was also introduced to India, likely by the Portuguese, and is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including India.
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Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus): Red Sanders is indeed endemic to a small region of the Eastern Ghats in South India, specifically parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is highly valued for its distinctive timber and medicinal properties and is a protected species due to its rarity and high demand.
Therefore, only Red Sanders is native to India among the given options.
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