Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Peepal tree

  1. Ficus infectoria

  2. Ficus carica

  3. Ficus bengalensis

  4. Ficus religiosa
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Explanation

Peepal tree (Sacred Fig) is scientifically known as Ficus religiosa. Ficus bengalensis is the Banyan tree, Ficus carica is the common fig, and Ficus infectoria is a different Ficus species.

AI explanation

The Peepal tree's scientific (binomial) name is Ficus religiosa, a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent and revered in Hinduism and Buddhism (it's the tree under which Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment). The species epithet "religiosa" directly reflects this cultural and religious significance. Ficus benghalensis is the Banyan tree, a different (though related) fig species with aerial prop roots. Ficus carica is the common edible fig tree, and Ficus infectoria is another distinct fig species (sometimes called the white fig or Pakur). Since the Peepal is botanically and unambiguously classified as Ficus religiosa, that is the correct answer.

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