Question

What is the state tree, flower, animal, or bird of Odisha?

Answer 1

The State Tree, Flower, Animal, and Bird of Odisha is given below:

State Tree: Ashwathha/Peepal Tree (Sacred Fig)

1. This tree is a species of fig.
2. This tree is native to the Indian Subcontinent as well as the Indo-China region.
3. Gautham Buddha was believed to have attained enlightenment under the tree belonging to this species.
4. This tree has religious significance in three major religions i.e. Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism.
5. Sacred Fig is also the state tree of Haryana.

State Flower: Ashoka Flower

1. The flower of Ashoka Tree is the state flower of Odisha.
2. The other name is Saraca asoca is a plant belonging to the Detarioideae subfamily.
3. The Ashoka flowers are right orange-yellow in color, turning red before wilting.
4. The Ashoka flowers appear in heavy, lush bunches.

State Animal: Sambar deer

1. The scientific name of Sambar Deer is Cervus.
2. It is the largest Indian deer and bears the grandest horns.

State Bird: Indian Roller

1. Several states in India have chosen Indian Roller as their state bird.
2. Indian Roller is spread across Asia.
3. Indian rollers feed on beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, ground insects.