UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 70 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2024 question on NATIVE Trees of India

Consider the following:

1. Cashew
2. Papaya
3. Red sanders

How many of the above trees are actually native to India?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None
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Answer: A. Only one

Cashew – NOT NATIVE: The cashew is native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese missionaries took it to East Africa and India during the late 16th century.

Papaya – NOT NATIVE: Papaya cultivation had its origin in South Mexico and Costa Rica. It is not native to India.

Red Sanders – NATIVE: As a native species to Andhra Pradesh, Red Sanders (also known as Red Sandalwood) use and trade are regulated by the State.

Only one – Red Sanders – is native to India → Option (a).

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