Exp) Option a is the correct answer.

Item 1 is incorrect. The Cashew is native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese brought it to India during the late 16th century.

Item 2 is incorrect. Papaya is native to Central America. It is grown in tropical and warmer subtropical areas worldwide. Papaya was introduced from Philippines through Malaysia to India in the later part of the 16th century.

Item 3 is correct. Red Sanders is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Andhra Pradesh. Red Sanders is reported to be one of India’s most exploited tree species and is under severe pressure from illegal logging and harvesting. Following the amendment to the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 in December 2022, Red Sanders is now listed in Schedule IV.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/goan-cashew-gets-gi-tag-how-this-can-help-the-industry-in-the-state-8978577/

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/cites-records-28-incidents-of-red-sanders-confiscation-exported-from-india/article66463154.ece

https://www.nybg.org/blogs/plant-talk/2009/08/exhibit-news/the-cashew-tree-a-resource-of-nuts-%E2%80%9Capples%E2%80%9D-and-even-break-linings/#:~:text=The%20cashew%20tree%20(Anacardium%20occidentale,and%20adjacent%20Bolivia%20and%20Paraguay

 https://www.britannica.com/plant/papaya   

 https://forests.ap.gov.in/production-redsanders.php#:~:text=Red%20Sanders%20(Pterocarpusantalinus)%20is%20endemic,Hill%20ranges%20of%20Andhra%20Pradesh