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.

Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".

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Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".

Champaran

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Champaran

Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in the Himalayas and India, at 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) above sea level. It's also the third-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest and K2. Kanchenjunga is located in the Kangchenjunga Himal, a region of the Himalayas that borders the Tamur River to the west, the Lhonak River and the Jongsang La to the north, and the Teesta River to the east. The mountain is also known as the Five Treasures of Snow, and is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.

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Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in the Himalayas and India, at 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) above sea level. It's also the third-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest and K2. Kanchenjunga is located in the Kangchenjunga Himal, a region of the Himalayas that borders the Tamur River to the west, the Lhonak River and the Jongsang La to the north, and the Teesta River to the east. The mountain is also known as the Five Treasures of Snow, and is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.

The Constituent Assembly's first session was held on December 9, 1946, at the Constitutional Hall in New Delhi. The Constitutional Hall is now known as the Central Hall of Parliament House. The Constituent Assembly was established in November 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. The Constituent Assembly began functioning as India's Parliament on August 15, 1947, when India became an independent nation. The Constituent Assembly's last session was held on January 24, 1950.

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The Constituent Assembly's first session was held on December 9, 1946, at the Constitutional Hall in New Delhi. The Constitutional Hall is now known as the Central Hall of Parliament House. The Constituent Assembly was established in November 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. The Constituent Assembly began functioning as India's Parliament on August 15, 1947, when India became an independent nation. The Constituent Assembly's last session was held on January 24, 1950.

Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi, Odisha.

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Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi, Odisha.

The Chail Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world, sitting at 2,444 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level. Built in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, the ground is also used for polo.

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The Chail Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world, sitting at 2,444 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level. Built in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, the ground is also used for polo.

Sikkim

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Sikkim

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical text, is considered the "Science of Life," offering insights into traditional Indian medicine and wellness.

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Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical text, is considered the "Science of Life," offering insights into traditional Indian medicine and wellness.

The Rigveda is the oldest Veda, or sacred text of Hinduism, and was compiled around 1500 BCE. It is a collection of 1,028 hymns (sūktas) arranged into 10 books (maṇḍalas). The Rigveda is considered one of the oldest religious texts in the world.

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The Rigveda is the oldest Veda, or sacred text of Hinduism, and was compiled around 1500 BCE. It is a collection of 1,028 hymns (sūktas) arranged into 10 books (maṇḍalas). The Rigveda is considered one of the oldest religious texts in the world.

1858 After the Revolt of 1857, in 1858, the rule of British East India Company ended and came under the direct rule of the British crown.

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1858 After the Revolt of 1857, in 1858, the rule of British East India Company ended and came under the direct rule of the British crown.