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.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka.

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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka.

The Digboi Refinery in Assam is the oldest refinery in India, having been commissioned on December 11, 1901. It was built by the British and is also Asia's first refinery. The refinery is known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Oil was first discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in the Digboi area.

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The Digboi Refinery in Assam is the oldest refinery in India, having been commissioned on December 11, 1901. It was built by the British and is also Asia's first refinery. The refinery is known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Oil was first discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in the Digboi area.

The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

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The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

5th. 1st - USA 2nd - China

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5th. 1st - USA 2nd - China

8 August 1942

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8 August 1942

Samudragupta

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Samudragupta

Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

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Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

Onam is the main festival in Kerala. It is a harvest festival that lasts 10 days. The main event is celebrated on the last day, known as Thiruvonam.

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Onam is the main festival in Kerala. It is a harvest festival that lasts 10 days. The main event is celebrated on the last day, known as Thiruvonam.