OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsScience & TechnologyQuestion 17
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
‘Ficus benghalensis’ is the scientific name of:
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) Banyan
- Ficus benghalensis is the scientific name of the Banyan tree.
- The Banyan tree is the National Tree of India and is known for its enormous size, aerial roots that grow down from branches to the ground forming additional trunks, and its vast canopy that can cover a very large area.
Scientific Names of Plants mentioned in the options
- Peepal:Ficus religiosa
- Banana:Musa paradisiaca
- Brinjal (Eggplant):Solanum melongena
