UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

1 only

Explanation

Red Sanders is a tree species endemic to a specific part of South India (Andhra Pradesh), making statement 1 correct. It is found in dry deciduous scrub forests, not tropical rain forests, making statement 2 incorrect.

Topics: biodiversity, environment, indian flora, red sanders