The Correct Answer is Neither a nor b. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Bauhinia racemosa, (Apta leaves) commonly known as the Bidi leaf tree is a rare medicinal species of flowering shrub with religious significance. • It is a small crooked tree with drooping branches that grow 3–5 meters (10–16 ft) tall and flowers between February and May. • Apta leaves are smaller in size. • It is native to tropical Southeast Asia. Kanchan Leaves • It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10–12 metres (33–39 ft) tall, deciduous in the dry season. • The leaves are 10–20 centimeters (3.9–7.9 in) obcordate shaped, long and broad, rounded, and bilobed at the base and apex. Related Concepts: • The leaves of the Apta tree, play a significant part during Dussehra celebrations. • It's a custom to exchange Apta leaves calling it " sona" or gold during the festival. • The tree is often called "sonpatta", literally meaning gold leaves.