Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

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

Only one
Only two
All three
None
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UPSC IAS – 2023
1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is generally considered an evergreen tree, although it might shed some leaves in certain conditions, it does not exhibit complete seasonal leaf shedding typical of deciduous trees.
2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) is typically described as a deciduous or semi-deciduous tree, shedding most or all of its leaves during the dry season (usually February-March in central India).
3. Teak (Tectona grandis) is a well-known large deciduous tree, shedding its leaves annually during the dry season.
Therefore, Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees among the options.
– Deciduous trees shed leaves seasonally.
– Jackfruit is evergreen.
– Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees commonly found in India.
Mahua is economically important for its flowers and seeds. Teak wood is highly valued for its durability and is widely used in furniture and construction. Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and a state fruit of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India.