💥Join UPSC 2027,2028 Mentorship (June Batch) + XFactor Notes & Microthemes PDF

Consider the following

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

Explanation

Answer (a): Only Red Sander Trees are actually native to India- Andhra Pradesh Region Cashew – is native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese missionaries took it to East Africa and India during the late 16th century, where it became abundant at low altitudes near the seacoast and Papaya Trees – originated from southern Mexico,Central America, and northern South America. It is now cultivated in most tropical countries. It is highly sensitive to frost and water logging. https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cites-database-reveals-red-sanders/