Which is officially the National tree of India? [#995]

The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree of India. It was adopted as the national tree in 1950. The Banyan tree is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be found in tropical and subtropical parts of India. It is a member of the fig family and can live and regenerate for thousands of years. Banyan trees are the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage. The Banyan tree and the Peepal tree are among the most revered trees in India.

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The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree of India. It was adopted as the national tree in 1950. The Banyan tree is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be found in tropical and subtropical parts of India. It is a member of the fig family and can live and regenerate for thousands of years. Banyan trees are the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage. The Banyan tree and the Peepal tree are among the most revered trees in India.

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The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, is the earliest known civilization in India. Archaeologists have discovered various silver artifacts, such as ornaments, beads, and tools, at Harappan sites, indicating that they were familiar with and used silver in their daily lives.

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The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, is the earliest known civilization in India. Archaeologists have discovered various silver artifacts, such as ornaments, beads, and tools, at Harappan sites, indicating that they were familiar with and used silver in their daily lives.

The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

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The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

Non Luminous Moon is non-luminous. It do not produce light, it shines by reflecting the sunlight falling on it.

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Non Luminous Moon is non-luminous. It do not produce light, it shines by reflecting the sunlight falling on it.

Bodo is the other language from Assam that is officially recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is primarily spoken by the Bodo people who inhabit the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts in Assam.

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Bodo is the other language from Assam that is officially recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is primarily spoken by the Bodo people who inhabit the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts in Assam.

Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Miss Mangte Chungneijang (MC) Mary Kom has inscribed herself in the history of Manipur sports as being the first ethnic from Manipur to win a gold medal at the international level. She slipped the gold at the first edition of the same championship held at Pennsylvania USA last year by winning silver medal.

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Miss Mangte Chungneijang (MC) Mary Kom has inscribed herself in the history of Manipur sports as being the first ethnic from Manipur to win a gold medal at the international level. She slipped the gold at the first edition of the same championship held at Pennsylvania USA last year by winning silver medal.

The Union and its territory

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The Union and its territory

The Equator is the unique imaginary line on Earth where days and nights are of nearly equal length (approximately 12 hours each) every single day of the year. This phenomenon occurs because the Equator is always positioned perpendicular to the Sun's rays, regardless of Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun. The line that divides the illuminated half of the Earth from the dark half (the terminator) consistently bisects the Equator almost perfectly, ensuring a consistent balance between daylight and darkness. This contrasts sharply with other latitudes, especially those closer to the poles, where day and night lengths vary significantly with the seasons.

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The Equator is the unique imaginary line on Earth where days and nights are of nearly equal length (approximately 12 hours each) every single day of the year. This phenomenon occurs because the Equator is always positioned perpendicular to the Sun's rays, regardless of Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun. The line that divides the illuminated half of the Earth from the dark half (the terminator) consistently bisects the Equator almost perfectly, ensuring a consistent balance between daylight and darkness. This contrasts sharply with other latitudes, especially those closer to the poles, where day and night lengths vary significantly with the seasons.

29 June
In recognition to the notable contributions made by (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”.

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29 June
In recognition to the notable contributions made by (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”.