Q. 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 rain forest areas of South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Red Sanders
  • Pterocarpus santalinus also known by Red Sanders, Red Saunders, Red Sandalwood, Rakt Chandan, and Saunderswood, is a species of Pterocarpus endemic to the southern Eastern Ghats mountain range of South India.
  • It is Mostly found in Andhra Pradesh.
  • It regenerates well in dry hot climate.
  • It is not grown is tropical rain forest.
  • It is usually found at altitudes of 150 – 900 m.
  • The dry, hilly, often rocky ground, and hill sides are suitable for its growth.
  • It grows on lateritic and gravelly soil and cannot tolerate water logging.
Red Sanders