UPSC Prelims 2023 · Question 33 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2023 question on Deciduous Trees

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
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Answer: B. Only two

Analysis

Only options 2 and 3 are deciduous → Option (b) Only two.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 – INCORRECT: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an evergreen tree (family Moraceae) native to tropical Asia and widely grown throughout the wetland tropics for its large fruits and durable wood. It is not a deciduous tree.

Statement 2 – CORRECT: Mahua (Madhuca indica) is a deciduous tree. Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of tropical deciduous forests.

Statement 3 – CORRECT: Teak (Tectona grandis) is a deciduous tree and is one of the main species of tropical deciduous (monsoon) forests in India.

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