| 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? |
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither1nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Exp. [a] Red Sanders which has been classified as endangered in 1997 in IUCN is endemic to forests of Seshachalam, Veliganda and Palakonda hill range distributed in districts of Hadapa, Chittur and Nellore of Andhra Pradesh. It is also found in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu. The tree is valued for the rich red colour at its wood (wood is not aromatic). Uses| 1. Lumber, so for making bridge and in Japanese musical instrument. |
| 2. Medicinal uses. |
| It is found in tropical dry deciduous forest. |
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