Consider the following trees:
1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)
3. Teak (Tectona grandis)
How many of the above are deciduous trees?
[amp_mcq option1=”Only one” option2=”Only two” option3=”All three” option4=”None” correct=”option2″]
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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.
– Jackfruit is evergreen.
– Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees commonly found in India.