Q. With reference to “Baobab Trees” consider the following statements:
1.Baobab trees are native to Eastern Russia..
2.Madhya Pradesh is the only state in India where baobab trees are found in abundance..
3.Baobabs trees belong to the deciduous type of forests.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Baobab trees are native to mainland Africa and the island country of Madagascar.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Baobab trees are found in U.P., Maharashtra, M.P. and some other places in India. However, Madhya Pradesh is the only state in India where baobab trees are found in abundance. Baobabs trees belong to the deciduous type of forests.

Source: ForumIAS