UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023, General Studies – I, Question 3

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Question 3: 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) Only two

Topic: Geography of India › Lakes and Rivers

Explanation:
Deciduous trees or plants are those that shed all their leaves for a part of the year. Usually the leaves are shed in autumn season.

Statement 1 is incorrect
The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) tree is a tropical evergreen tree, meaning it does not lose its leaves seasonally. So, it is not deciduous.

Statement 2 is correct
The Mahua (Madhuca indica) tree is a tropical or dry deciduous tree. This means it sheds its leaves during certain seasons, typically in the dry season.

Statement 3 is correct
The Teak (Tectona grandis) tree is a tropical deciduous tree which shed its leaves in the dry season.

Source(s):
NCERT Geography, Class 11, Chapter 5 – Natural Vegetation

Difficulty level: Moderate

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