Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Ashoka
Explanation:
• The Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca) is the official state tree of Uttar Pradesh.
• It is considered sacred throughout the Indian subcontinent and is associated with various religious traditions.
• It is known for its beautiful foliage and fragrant orange-red flowers.
• The tree is frequently planted in gardens and near temples.
• It should not be confused with the 'False Ashoka' (Polyalthia longifolia), which is commonly used as an ornamental tree along roads.
Information Booster:
• State Animal of UP: Swamp Deer (Barasingha).
• State Bird of UP: Sarus Crane.
• State Flower of UP: Palash.
Additional Knowledge:
Oak (Option a)
• The state tree of Uttarakhand (specifically the Banjo Oak).
Bamboo (Option c)
• Botanically a grass, not the state tree of UP.
Banyan (Option d)
• The national tree of India.
So the correct answer is (b)