National and State Symbols
Book Details
What is common between a royal Bengal tiger, a lotus, a mango, and the Ashok Chakra? All of these are symbols linked to the Indian identity and heritage. If you have ever had a chance to see the majestic royal Bengal tiger, you must have admired its grace, power, and strength. For these very qualities, it has been chosen as the national animal of India. A colourful peacock dancing in the rain looks breathtakingly beautiful. Do you know that this pretty creature is the national bird of India?
Our country has many such symbols that are part of our culture and heritage. Most of these are related to the environment and biodiversity of India. This book discusses their conservation status and the efforts being made to protect them. It also carries the all-important message that nature is integral to our national identity.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Akila has made a huge transition from working in IT to the publishing field for well over a decade now. This allowed her to pursue passions like reading, writing, and travelling. She loves writing non-fiction across genres. Her foray into children’s writing begins with this book. Her aim is to bring awareness to children from an early age on topics that lay down the roots for a better tomorrow.
Table of Contents
National Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger
National Bird: Indian Peacock
National Flower: Lotus
National River: Ganga/Ganges
National Tree: Banyan
National Aquatic Animal: Ganga River or Gangetic Dolphin
National Fruit: Mango
Andhra Pradesh
State Animal: Blackbuck
State Bird: Indian Roller
State Flower: Water Lily
State Tree: Neem
Arunachal Pradesh
State Animal: Mithun
State Bird: Great Hornbill
State Flower: Foxtail Orchid
State Tree: Hollong
Assam
State Animal: Indian Rhinoceros
State Bird: White-winged Duck
State Flower: Foxtail Orchid
State Tree: Hollong
Bihar
State Animal: Gaur
State Bird: House Sparrow
State Flower: Kachnar
State Tree: Peepal
Chhattisgarh
State Animal: Wild Buffalo
State Bird: Hill Myna
State Flower: Kachnar
State Tree: Sal
Goa
State Animal: Gaur
State Bird: Black-crested Bulbul
State Tree: Matti
Gujarat
State Animal: Asiatic Lion
State Bird: Greater Flamingo
State Flower: Marigold
Haryana
State Animal: Blackbuck
State Bird: Black Francolin
State Flower: Lotus
State Tree: Peepal
Himachal Pradesh
State Animal: Snow Leopard
State Flower: Pink Rhododendron
State Bird: Western Tragopan
State Tree: Deodar
Jammu and Kashmir
State Animal: Hangul
State Bird: Black-necked Crane
State Flower: Lotus
State Tree: Chinar
Jharkhand
State Animal: Indian Elephant
State Bird: Asian Koel
State Flower: Palash
State Tree: Sal
Karnataka
State Animal: Indian Elephant
State Tree: Sandalwood
State Flower: Lotus
State Bird: Indian Roller
Kerala
State Animal: Indian Elephant
State Tree: Coconut
State Flower: Kanikonna
State Bird: Great Hornbill
Madhya Pradesh
State Animal: Barasingha
State Tree: Banyan
State Flower: Palash
State Bird: Asian Paradise Flycatcher
Maharashtra
State Animal: Indian Giant Squirrel
State Tree: Mango
State Flower: Jarul
State Bird: Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Manipur
State Animal: Sangai
State Bird: Mrs Hume’s Pheasant
State Flower: Shirui Lily
State Tree: Toon
Meghalaya
State Animal: Clouded Leopard
State Bird: Hill Myna
State Flower: Lady’s Slipper Orchid
State Tree: Gamari
Mizoram
State Animal: Serow
State Tree: Ironwood
State Flower: Red Vanda
State Bird: Mrs Hume’s Pheasant
Nagaland
State Animal: Mithun
State Bird: Blyth’s Tragopan
State Flower: Rhododendron
State Tree: Alder
Odisha
State Animal: Sambar
State Bird: Indian Roller
State Flower: Lotus
State Tree: Banyan
Punjab
State Bird: Northern Goshawk
State Animal: Blackbuck
State Tree: Sheesham
Rajasthan
State Animal: Camel and Chinkara
State Bird: Great Indian Bustard
State Flower: Rohira
State Tree: Khejri
Sikkim
State Animal: Red Panda
State Bird: Blood Pheasant
State Flower: Noble Orchid
State Tree: Rhododendron
Tamil Nadu
State Animal: Nilgiri Tahr
State Bird: Emerald Dove
State Flower: Kandhal
State Tree: Palmyra Palm
Telangana
State Animal: Spotted Deer
State Bird: Indian Roller
State Flower: Tangedu/Tanner’s Cassia
State Tree: Jammi Chettu
Tripura
State Animal: Phayre’s Langur
State Bird: Green Imperial Pigeon
State Flower: Nageshwar
State Tree: Agar
Uttarakhand
State Animal: Musk Deer
State Bird: Monal
State Flower: Brahma Kamal
State Tree: Burans
Uttar Pradesh
State Animal: Swamp Deer
State Bird: Sarus Crane
State Tree: Ashoka
State Flower: Brahma Kamal
West Bengal
State Animal: Fishing Cat
State Bird: White-throated Kingfisher
State Flower: Shephali
State Tree: Chatian
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
State Animal: Dugong
State Bird: Andaman Wood Pigeon
State Flower: Andaman Pyinma
State Tree: Andaman Padauk
Lakshadweep
State Animal: Butterfly Fish
State Bird: Sooty Tern
State Tree: Breadfruit
Puducherry
State Animal: Squirrel
State Bird: Asian Koel
State Flower: Cannon Ball/ Nagalinga
State Tree: Bilva
Delhi
State Animal: Nilgai
State Bird: House Sparrow
State Bird: House Sparrow
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