Multiple choice

Red sanders is the species listed as endangered by the IUCN for its overexploitation.

Which of these statements about this species is/are correct?

  1. It is found in Tawakoni forest.
  2. It is found in Kadapa district.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Red sanders or red sandalwood is a species of Pterocarpus native to India. It is only found in south India in Kadapa and Chittoor on the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh border. This species is listed as endangered by the IUCN because of overexploitation for its timber as this wood is used for furniture. Talakona forest is in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India where red sanders are grown. Hence, both the statements are correct.

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