Bihar TET · Unseen Prose Passages · Quiz
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EASYRead the passage carefully and answer the question. The banyan tree is one of the most remarkable trees found in India. It starts its life as a seed dropped by a bird on the branch of another tree. The seed germinates and sends down roots that reach the ground. Over time, these roots thicken and become like additional trunks, supporting the ever-expanding canopy. A single banyan tree can spread over a very large area and provide shade to hundreds of people. The oldest banyan tree in India is located in Kolkata and is over 250 years old. What is the meaning of the word 'germinate' as used in the passage?