Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
- A. Arunachal Pradesh,
- B. Himachal Pradesh
- C. Karnataka
- D. Maharashtra
Answer: D
Explanation
The Blue Mormon is a large, swallowtail butterfly found primarily in Sri Lanka and India, mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts. It may occasionally be spotted in the Maharashtrian mainland between Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra. It is reportedly the second largest butterfly found in India, just smaller than the southern birdwing. Not uncommon. Not thought to be threatened. Occurs throughout the year but more common in the monsoon and immediately after it. Maharashtra has become the first State in the country to have a ‘State butterfly.’ Thus all statements are wrong.