Detailed Explanation:

Answer: Option 2 — Only two

Out of the three trees mentioned, only Mahua (Madhuca indica) and Teak (Tectona grandis) are deciduous trees that shed their leaves during the dry season. Jackfruit is an evergreen tree that retains its foliage throughout the year.

❌ Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) – Evergreen: This tropical tree is native to the Western Ghats and remains green year-round, typical of evergreen forests in high-rainfall regions.

✅ Mahua (Madhuca indica) – Deciduous: Found in tropical deciduous forests of central and northern India, it sheds leaves during February-April (dry season).

✅ Teak (Tectona grandis) – Deciduous: The dominant species of tropical deciduous forests in India, it sheds leaves during dry months to conserve moisture and is highly valued for timber.

📝 Short Notes: Deciduous vs. Evergreen Trees

• Deciduous Trees: Trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically during the dry season to conserve water. Common in monsoon climates with distinct wet and dry periods.
• Evergreen Trees: Trees that retain foliage throughout the year, found in regions with consistent rainfall and no severe dry periods.
• Tropical Deciduous Forests in India: Also called Monsoon Forests, these are the most widespread forest type in India, covering areas with 100-200 cm annual rainfall.
• Key Deciduous Species: Teak, Sal, Shisham, Sandalwood, Mahua, Kusum, Arjun, Mulberry.
• Key Evergreen Species: Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, Jackfruit, Jamun, Bamboo.
• Teak (Tectona grandis): Most commercially important deciduous tree; thrives in well-drained soil with moderate rainfall; extensively used in furniture and shipbuilding.