Q. Which of the following is the state tree of Bihar?
Answer:
Peepal
Notes: Peepal tree is the state tree of Bihar. It is also called Sacred Fig. The scientific name of Peepal is Ficus religiosa. It belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is widely found in the Indian subcontinent.
In India and Nepal, it is known as Bodhi Tree, the Pipal Tree, Peepul Tree or Ashwattha Tree. In the Indian subcontinent, the Sacred Fig has a religious significance. Hinduism and Jainism believe this is a sacred tree and often do meditation under the tree. In Buddism, it is a belief that Gautama Buddha had attained enlightenment under the Sacred Fig tree.