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.

Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its conservation efforts, particularly for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary was renamed the "Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary" in 1950 by P. D. Stracey, the forest conservationist, in order to rid the name of hunting connotations. In 1954, the government of Assam passed the Assam (Rhinoceros) Bill, which imposed heavy penalties for rhinoceros poaching.

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Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its conservation efforts, particularly for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary was renamed the "Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary" in 1950 by P. D. Stracey, the forest conservationist, in order to rid the name of hunting connotations. In 1954, the government of Assam passed the Assam (Rhinoceros) Bill, which imposed heavy penalties for rhinoceros poaching.

On 7 to 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee met in Bombay and ratified the 'Quit India' resolution.

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On 7 to 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee met in Bombay and ratified the 'Quit India' resolution.

The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

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The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

1920, Nagpur

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1920, Nagpur

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.

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Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert is the largest desert in India. It spreads around 77,000 square miles of territory.

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert is the largest desert in India. It spreads around 77,000 square miles of territory.

The Barail Range is a tertiary mountain range in Northeast India with an area of approximately 80,000 ha between Brahmaputra and Barak basins stretching from Nagaland & Manipur to the east and Assam & Meghalaya to the west. Highest Peak is Laike. Other notable peaks are Theipibung, Mahadevi and Kaukaha.

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The Barail Range is a tertiary mountain range in Northeast India with an area of approximately 80,000 ha between Brahmaputra and Barak basins stretching from Nagaland & Manipur to the east and Assam & Meghalaya to the west. Highest Peak is Laike. Other notable peaks are Theipibung, Mahadevi and Kaukaha.

The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.

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The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.

Third

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Third

Mumbai (12M)

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Mumbai (12M)