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RRB NTPC - 2019
General Science

Which among the following is the tallest tree species in the world?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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The correct answer is
Redwood

Identifying the World's Tallest Tree Species

The question asks to identify the tree species known for its exceptional height, making it the tallest in the world.

Tallest Tree Analysis

Among the options provided, the Redwood species is globally recognized as the tallest. Specifically, the Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) holds this record.

  • Redwood trees are famed for their extreme height, with several individuals recorded well over 380 feet (115 meters). The current tallest known living tree, Hyperion, is a Coast Redwood.
  • Oak trees (Quercus genus) are known for their strength and longevity but do not reach the extreme heights of Redwoods.
  • Deodar (Cedrus deodara) is a large coniferous tree, native to the Himalayas, but is not among the world's tallest.
  • Eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus genus), particularly the Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans), are among the tallest trees, but Coast Redwoods surpass them in maximum recorded height.

Therefore, the Redwood is the correct answer.

Final Answer

The tallest tree species in the world is the Redwood.

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