Question

is fig tree and banyan tree are genus

Answer 1

Yes fig and Banyan are of same genus.

FIG - $\textit {Ficus carica}$

BANYAN - $\textit {Ficus benghalenesis}$

They are of genus $\textbf {Ficus}$

One of the main characteristics of genus FICUS are :

Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots; others are planted as ornamentals.