UPSC Prelims 2016·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly?

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  1. AArunachal Pradesh
  2. BHimachal Pradesh
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DMaharashtraCorrect

Explanation

Maharashtra became the first state in India to officially declare a 'State Butterfly' in June 2015. The Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor), a large and beautiful swallowtail butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats, was chosen as the State Butterfly. This initiative aimed to promote conservation and raise awareness about the importance of butterflies in the ecosystem.
geography: Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State

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