UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Answer

Correct Answer

Only two

Explanation

Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees. Jackfruit is an evergreen tree.

Topics: deciduous trees, environment, forest ecology, teak