Correct option is A
1. Cashew: Not native to India. The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is native to Brazil and other parts of South America. It was introduced to India by the Portuguese in the 16th century and has since become widely cultivated in coastal regions of the country, particularly in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa. However, it is not originally native to India.
2. Papaya: Not native to India. The papaya tree (Carica papaya) is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, particularly southern Mexico and Central America. Similar to the cashew, it was introduced to India by the Portuguese and has become a common fruit in tropical regions of the country.
3. Red sanders: Native to India. The Red sanders tree (Pterocarpus santalinus), also known as Red sandalwood, is native to India. It is primarily found in the southern parts of India, particularly in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Red sanders is a highly valued tree, known for its distinctive red wood, which is used for various purposes, including making furniture and musical instruments.
