Which is the Goa state Tree?

Asna Terminalia elliptica
Sacred fig Ficus religiosa
Chinar Platanus orientalis
None of These

The correct answer is A. Asna Terminalia elliptica.

Asna Terminalia elliptica is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and the Ryukyu Islands. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 meters tall. The leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic in shape. The flowers are small and white, and are borne in clusters. The fruit is a drupe, about 1 cm in diameter.

Asna Terminalia elliptica is a valuable tree for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture making. The leaves are used in traditional medicine, and the fruit is edible.

The other options are incorrect.

B. Sacred fig Ficus religiosa is a species of fig tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, and Malesia. It is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The tree is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.

C. Chinar Platanus orientalis is a species of plane tree native to the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India, and China. It is widely cultivated and naturalized in temperate regions around the world. The tree is a popular ornamental tree, and its wood is used in construction.

D. None of These is not a valid option.

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