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Consider the following trees:

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  1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

  2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)

  3. Teak (Tectona grandis)

How many of the above are deciduous trees?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

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Answer: (d) None.

Explanation: None of the trees mentioned, namely Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), Mahua (Madhuca indica), and Teak (Tectona grandis), are deciduous trees.

Deciduous trees are those that shed their leaves seasonally, typically during the autumn or dry season. On the other hand, these three trees mentioned in the question—Jackfruit, Mahua, and Teak—retain their leaves throughout the year and are classified as evergreen trees.

Reference source: NCERT Biology textbook for Class 11, Unit 7: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants. You can refer to the NCERT textbook for detailed information on the classification and characteristics of different types of plants.

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