Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Karnataka
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer
Explanation
Maharashtra is the correct answer because it became the first state in India to officially designate a State Butterfly, the Blue Mormon (*Papilio polymnestor*), in June 2015. Karnataka is a tempting wrong option as it is also a biodiversity hotspot that followed suit shortly after in 2017 (Southern Birdwing), but it was not the first. The core concept tested is the identification of pioneering state-level conservation initiatives and the use of flagship species to promote biodiversity awareness.
Environment - BiodiversityState Symbols - State ButterflyState ButterflyMaharashtraBlue MormonPapilio polymnestorfirst timeIndia