UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees?

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  1. AOnly one
  2. BOnly twoCorrect
  3. CAll three
  4. DNone

Explanation

Let's classify each tree:

  1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): Jackfruit trees are typically evergreen. They retain their leaves throughout the year, especially in tropical climates where they are native.

  2. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Mahua is a fast-growing tree that is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of India. It is a deciduous tree, shedding its leaves, typically in the dry season, before the new leaves emerge.

  3. Teak (Tectona grandis): Teak is a large, deciduous tree species native to south and southeast Asia. It sheds its leaves during the dry season.

Therefore, Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees, while Jackfruit is evergreen. So, only two of the given trees are deciduous.

geography: Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis
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