Question

The botanical name of the 'peepal tree' is

• A. Cajanus cajan
• B. Ficus religiosa
• C. Pisum sativum
• D. Ficus benghalensis

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, south-west China and Indochina.

It belongs to the Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the 'bo-tree' or peepal, peepul, or pippal.

Pisum sativum (garden pea), Ficus benghalensis (Indian banyan) and Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea) are not the botanical names of peepal tree.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.