Consider the following:CashewPapayaRed sandersHow many of the above trees are actually native to Ind

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Consider the following:CashewPapayaRed sandersHow many of the above trees are actually native to India?

Accepted Answer

Option 1 is not correct: The cashew is native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese missionaries took it to East Africa and India during the late 16th century, where it became abundant at low altitudes near the seacoast.Option 2 is not correct: Papaya cultivation had its origin in South Mexico and Costa Rica. Total annual world production is estimated at 6 million tonnes of fruits. India leads the world in papaya production with an annual output of about 3 million tonnes.Option 3 is correct: As a native species to Andhra Pradesh, Red Sanders (also known as Red Sandalwood) use and trade are regulated by the State.