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Question : What is the scientific name of the banyan tree, a large evergreen tree of Asia characterised by its trunk-like aerial roots?

Option 1: Ficus benghalensis

Option 2: Gossypium herbaceum

Option 3: Santalum album

Option 4: Ananas comosus


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Correct Answer: Ficus benghalensis


Solution : The correct option is Ficus benghalensis .

The scientific name for the Banyan tree is Ficus benghalensis. Additionally, it is India's official national tree. It is a huge tree that can grow to be more than 100 feet tall. It also spreads laterally, covering a huge area; given enough time, one tree will resemble a dense thicket due to intertwined trunks and roots.

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