UPSC Prelims 2024 PYQ – Native trees of India

✅ Correct Answer: (a) Only one

Explanation:

• Cashew – Incorrect: Native to northeastern Brazil; introduced to India by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
• Papaya – Incorrect: Native to Central America; introduced to India via Southeast Asia in the 16th century.
• Red sanders – Correct: Endemic to the forests of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of India’s most exploited tree species and is listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.