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
Correct Answer
C
All three
D
None
Explanation
Option (B) is correct because Mahua and Teak are prominent deciduous trees that shed their leaves seasonally, whereas Jackfruit is an evergreen tree. The most tempting wrong option is (C), but Jackfruit is incorrect as it retains its foliage throughout the year and does not undergo a complete seasonal leaf-shedding cycle. The core concept being tested is the classification of Indian tree species based on their foliage characteristics and associated forest types (Evergreen vs. Deciduous).
BotanyDeciduous Trees of IndiaDeciduous treesJackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)Mahua (Madhuca indica)Teak (Tectona grandis)tropical forests