Q16) Maharashtra Government declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as its State butterfly.In reference to this, which of the following statements are true?
1) Blue Mormom is the largest butterfly found in India
2) With this, Maharashtra became India’s second state after Kerala to have a State butterfly
3) The species of butterfly is primarily found in Sri Lanka and South India (mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts)
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Q16) Maharashtra Government declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as its State butterfly.In reference to this, which of the following statements are true?
1) Blue Mormom is the largest butterfly found in India
2) With this, Maharashtra became India’s second state after Kerala to have a State butterfly
3) The species of butterfly is primarily found in Sri Lanka and South India (mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts)
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The correct option is A Only 3
Ans:16)(a)Blue Mormom is the second largest butterfly found in India after the Southern birdwing. With this, Maharashtra became India’s first state to have a State butterfly. The species of butterfly is primarily found in Sri Lanka and South India (mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts). Occasionally it is also spotted in the mainland of Maharashtra between Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra.
Blue Mormom-It is a large, swallowtail black coloured velvet winged butterfly. They carry bright blue spots on wings and red spot in the body.
Earlier, the state government has declared Yellow-footed Green Pigeon as state bird, Giant Squirrel as state animal, Mango as state tree and Jarul as the state flower.
Only 3
Ans:16)(a)Blue Mormom is the second largest butterfly found in India after the Southern birdwing. With this, Maharashtra became India’s first state to have a State butterfly. The species of butterfly is primarily found in Sri Lanka and South India (mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts). Occasionally it is also spotted in the mainland of Maharashtra between Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra.
Blue Mormom-It is a large, swallowtail black coloured velvet winged butterfly. They carry bright blue spots on wings and red spot in the body.
Earlier, the state government has declared Yellow-footed Green Pigeon as state bird, Giant Squirrel as state animal, Mango as state tree and Jarul as the state flower.
