2017 · Q50
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- APavo cristatus is the national bird of India.
- Bnelumbo nucifera Gaertn is the national flower of India.
- CFicus benghalensis is the national tree of India.
- DMangifera indica is the national animal of India.
Explanation
India's national animal is the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris); Mangifera indica (mango) is the national fruit, not the animal. Pavo cristatus (peacock), Nelumbo nucifera (lotus), and Ficus benghalensis (banyan) are correctly stated. Hence D.