Forest ServicesQ18. Consider the following trees:
1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis)
How many of the above are deciduous trees?
Detailed Solution
Deciduous trees are those that shed their leaves seasonally, typically during dry or cold periods. 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): This is an evergreen tree, native to tropical Asia.
It does not shed all its leaves seasonally. So, statement 1 is incorrect. 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Mahua is a prominent deciduous tree found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.
It sheds its leaves during the dry season. So, statement 2 is correct. 3. Teak (Tectona grandis): Teak is a well-known tropical hardwood tree and is distinctly deciduous, shedding its leaves during the dry season.
It is a characteristic species of moist deciduous forests in India. So, statement 3 is correct. Therefore, two of the given trees (Mahua and Teak) are deciduous.
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