UPSC – CSE Prelims 2023
GEOGRAPHY – India: Physical – Indian Natural Vegetation
1. Consider the following trees:
- Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
- Mahua (Madhuca indica)
- Teak (Tectona grandis)
How many of the above are deciduous trees?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Ans: B
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Jackfruit is an evergreen tree characterised by its dense foliage and exudation of latex from above ground plant parts including fruits when injured. https://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/bitstream/123456789/18834/1/Jackfruit%20paper%20AAB.pdf
Statement 2 is Correct: Mahua tree is known as Indian Butter Tree. A medium sized to large deciduous tree with a large rounded crown
Statement 3 Is Correct: Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests.