Consider the following trees:1.Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)2.Mahua (Madhuca indica)3.Teak (Tectona grandis)How many of the above are deciduous trees?

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1. 2021 · Q60 · General Studies · 2 marks

   "Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees." This is the most likely description of

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2. 2015 · Q69 · General Studies · 2 marks

   In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in

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3. 2026 · Q22 · General Studies · 2 marks

   With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. 2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees. 3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers. Select the answer using the code given below:

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4. 2024 · Q30 · General Studies · 2 marks

   Consider the following: 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India?

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