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    Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ?State Butterfly'?            [IAS Prelims 2016]

    A)  Arunachal Pradesh        

    B)  Himachal Pradesh

    C)  Karnataka                    

    D)  Maharashtra

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In June 2015, Maharashtra government has declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as the State butterfly. Ref: The Hindu newspaper (http://www.thehindu. corn/news/national/other-states/maharashtra- gets-state-butterfly/article7342955.ece MUMBAI, June 22, 2015)


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