Consider the following:

Question

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

Answer 1

(a) Only one

Explanation:

• Cashew: The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is native to Brazil. It was introduced to India by the Portuguese.

• Papaya: The papaya tree (Carica papaya) is native to Central America and southern Mexico. It was also introduced to India by the Portuguese.

• Red sanders: The red sanders tree (Pterocarpus santalinus), also known as red sandalwood, is native to the southern parts of India, particularly the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Therefore, only the red sanders tree is native to India, making the correct answer (a) Only one.