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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which tree species is the most tolerant to flooding?
A
Northern Red Oak
B
Cottonwood
C
Shortleaf Pine
D
Shagbark Hickory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The overcup oak-water hickory type is often predominant on poorly drained backwater flats and small shallow sloughs commonly flooded for a few weeks after the growing season begins (10). Overcup oak is one of the trees most tolerant of flooding (3).

Detailed explanation-2: -Acacian, Prosopis juliflora and Eucalyptus species is suitable for in water logged conditions. These tree species survived in such conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trees species planted here include Acacia nilotica (Babool), Azardirachta indica (neem), Pongamia pinnata (karanj), Butea monosperma (khakhra), Albizia leebeck (siris), Holoptelea integrifolia (churel), Dalbergia sissoo (shisham) and Ziziphus spp (ber) etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rice plant has high water absorption capacity. Mangroves have an extensive root system and act like sponges in absorbing excess water.

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