Explanation

The geographic origins and native distribution of the given plant species:

• 1. Cashew (Anacardium occidentale): Native to northeastern Brazil and tropical South America. It was introduced to India in the 16th century by the Portuguese, mainly to control coastal soil erosion.

• 2. Papaya (Carica papaya): Native to the tropical regions of Mesoamerica (southern Mexico and Central America). It was introduced to India and other tropical regions by Spanish and Portuguese explorers.

• 3. Red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus): Endemic and native strictly to India, localized predominantly in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh (Seshachalam Hills and surrounding areas).

Therefore, only one of the trees (Red sanders) is native to India.