Consider the following statements about Red Sanders:1. It is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Meghalaya.2. It has again been listed in the ‘endangered’ category in the IUCN Red List.Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

About Red Sanders:

Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is a tree species found in thorny scrub, dry deciduous forests. It is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Andhra Pradesh.
Some contiguous patches in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also see some wild growth.
Red Sanders is known for its therapeutic properties. It is also used to make furniture, woodcraft and musical instruments.
A tonne of Red Sanders costs between Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore in the international market.
It has again been listed in the ‘endangered’ category in the IUCN Red List. It faces threats due to illegal smuggling, over harvesting, and due to invasive species.

Source: EPIC January 2022