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 rainforest areas of South India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
Explanation‘Red Sanders’ are known for their rich hue and ther- apeutic properties.They are in high demand across Asia, par- ticularly in China and Japan for use in cosmetics and medicinal products as well as for making furniture, woodcraft and musical instruments.The main threats that Red Sanders face are illic- it felling for smuggling, forest fires, cattle grazing and other anthropogenic threats.Statement 1 is correct: Red Sanders is an endemic tree species native to the Eastern Ghats, specifically found in the forests of Andhra Pradesh.It thrives in rocky, degraded, and fallow lands with red soil and a hot, dry climate.Statement 2 is incorrect: It occurs in the forest formation which is classified as “Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests”.The tree is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, due to over-exploitation of its timber and habitat loss.Efforts are being made to protect the tree’s habitats and to promote sustain- able harvesting practices.216
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