Question

Kalpavriksha is:
(a)Banyan
(b)Coconut
(c)Fif
(d)Date

Answer 1

Hint:Kalpavriksha also is known as Palpatine, Kalpadruma or Kalpapadapa is a wish-fulfilling divine tree in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. It is mentioned in Sanskrit literature from the earliest source.

Complete answer:
Coconut is called Kalpa ricksha, much coveted in Hindu religion, and is an integral part of every religious ritual.
Hindus believe that coconut is the purest form of offering that one can render (give) to God. The coconut tree found in most religions of the country is called “Kalpavriksha” as every part of it is useful in coconut water inside the nut is a delicious drink. In dried form, it is called copra and is used to manufacture oil. The coconut husk, called coir, is used to make rope. Leaves are used to make huts, fans, mats. Palm sugar is made from budding flowers. The dried midrib is used to make boats.

Hence option (b) is the correct answer.

Note:The Kalpavriksha originated during the Samudra Manthan or ‘churning of the ocean’ along with the Ramadan, the divine cow providing for all the needs. The king of the gods, Indra, returned with this tree to his paradise.