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GK QUESTION#3579

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

  1. AFicus benghalensisCorrect answer
  2. BGossypium herbaceum
  3. CSantalum album
  4. DAnanas comosus
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A. Ficus benghalensis

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The Indian banyan is Ficus benghalensis, a member of Moraceae. Its descending aerial roots can become supporting trunks. The other listed binomials refer to cotton, sandalwood and pineapple.

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