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Q38 (CDS-II/2009) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Vedic and Hindu religious traditions Answer Verified

Consider the following statement and identify with the help of the code the tree with which the statement is related to? The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.

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The description refers to the Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), which is characterized by its unique aerial roots. These roots descend from the branches and anchor themselves into the ground, eventually thickening into 'prop roots' that resemble new trunks [c1][t2]. This allows a single tree to spread over a vast area, appearing as a forest of interconnected trunks [t2][t3]. Due to this ability to constantly regenerate and its extreme longevity, the Banyan is often called the 'Akshaya Vata' or the immortal tree in Indian mythology [t6][t8]. It is deeply embedded in Indian legends, associated with deities like Lord Shiva and Yama, and is considered a symbol of stability and eternal life [t3][t6]. While the Peepul (Ficus religiosa) is also sacred, it does not possess the characteristic of branches rooting themselves to form new trunks like the Banyan [c3][t6].

Sources

  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 7: India's Cultural Roots > Class activity > p. 124
  2. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 8: How the Land Becomes Sacred > Trees, Forests and Sacred Groves > p. 178
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