Which of the following is the name of genus of the national flower of India?

Nelumbo

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Nuphar

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Nymphaea

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Najas

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Solution

The correct option is A Nelumbo
The national flower of India is lotus. The scientific name of lotus is 'Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn'. Here, Nelumbo represents genus.
Nuphar and Nymphaea are genera that represent water lilies.
Najas is a genus of aquatic plants comprising water-nymphs.
So, the correct option is 'Nelumbo'.

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