Question

Did you know that the banyan tree is the National Tree of India? Our country has age-old banyan trees. Some of them are:

1. The Great Banyan, located in Shibpur, Howrah, near Kolkata.
2. Dodda Aalada Mara, located in Kethohalli village, near Bengaluru.
3. Thimmamma Marrimanu, in Anantapur District in Andhra Pradesh. It was recorded as the largest tree specimen in the world in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1989.

Answer 1

The banyan tree is the National Tree of India. It is known for its long life, wide-spreading branches, and strong aerial roots.

1. The Great Banyan: Located in Shibpur, Howrah, near Kolkata. It is famous for its enormous spread and looks like a small forest.
2. Dodda Aalada Mara: Located in Kethohalli village near Bengaluru. It is one of the largest and oldest banyan trees in Karnataka.
3. Thimmamma Marrimanu: Located in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is famous for its huge canopy and was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1989 as the largest tree specimen.