Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2023 · Environment · Question 33

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

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Answer

Only two

  1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) – Jackfruit is generally evergreen to semi-evergreen, not classified as a deciduous tree in standard forestry/botany usage. Verdict: Not deciduous.

  2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) – Mahua is a deciduous tree; it sheds leaves seasonally, often briefly before flowering. Verdict: Deciduous.

  3. Teak (Tectona grandis) – Teak is a classic tropical deciduous tree. Verdict: Deciduous.

Thus, 2 out of 3 are deciduous trees. Answer: (b) Only two.

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