Every Indian state and union territory has its own official symbols, including a state animal, bird and flower. These symbols reflect local wildlife and culture. Matching them with states is a regular static GK topic in exams.
National Symbols First
- National animal: Royal Bengal Tiger.
- National bird: Indian Peacock.
- National flower: Lotus.
- National aquatic animal: River Dolphin (Ganges).
Some State Animals
- Rajasthan: Camel (and Chinkara).
- Uttar Pradesh: Swamp Deer (Barasingha).
- Assam: One-horned Rhinoceros.
- Karnataka: Elephant.
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Some State Birds and Flowers
- Jammu and Kashmir state bird: Black-necked Crane.
- Rajasthan state bird: Great Indian Bustard.
- Kerala state flower: Golden Shower (Kanikonna).
- Tamil Nadu state flower: Glory Lily.
Why These Matter
State symbols help protect local species and promote awareness. The Great Indian Bustard is an endangered bird and a state bird of Rajasthan. Many state animals are also under conservation programmes.
Quick Revision Points
- National animal is the Royal Bengal Tiger.
- National bird is the Peacock.
- Assam's state animal is the One-horned Rhino.
- Rajasthan's state bird is the Great Indian Bustard.
- Uttar Pradesh's state animal is the Barasingha.
- National flower is the Lotus.