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Consider the following trees

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

(a)

Only one

(b)

Only two

(c)

All three

(d)

None

Answer:

(b)

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Factual

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Explanation

The correct answer is (b), only two. Jackfruit is an evergreen tree, meaning it does not lose its leaves seasonally. Mahua and Teak are both deciduous trees, meaning they shed their leaves during certain seasons, typically in the dry season. So, two out of the three trees listed are deciduous. Ref: NCERT Class11