Question: Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
Options:
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Kamataka
D) Maharashtra
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- In June 2015, Maharashtra government has declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as the State butterfly. Ref: TheHindu newspaper (http://www.thehindu corn/news/national/other-states/Maharashtragets-state-butterfly/article? 34295 5. ece MUMBAI, June 22, 2015)