A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
Correct answer: (b) Only two
Explanation
- A
Only one
Only one. Mahua and teak are both deciduous.
- B
Only two
Only two. Mahua and teak shed leaves in the dry season. Jackfruit is evergreen.
- C
All three
All three. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is evergreen.
- D
None
None. Two of the three are deciduous.
Summary. Official key is (b) only two. Teak (Tectona grandis) and mahua (Madhuca indica) are deciduous. Jackfruit is an evergreen tropical tree, so it is not counted.
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