With reference to ‘Red Sanders’ consider the following statements:1.It is a very slow-growing tree species.2.It is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.Select the correct statement using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Red sanders is a very slow-growing tree species that attains maturity in natural forests after 25-40 years.

Statement 2 is incorrect. It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.