National Bird of India
The Indian peacock, Pavo cristatus, thenational bird of India, is a colourful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck. The male of the species is more colourful than the female, with a glistening blue breast and neck and a spectacular bronze-green trail of around 200 elongated feathers. The female is brownish, slightly smaller than the maleand lacks the trail. The elaborate courtship dance of the male, fanning out the tail and preening its feathers is a gorgeous sight.
National Flower of India
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucipera Gaertn) is theNational Flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position inthe art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial.
National Tree of India
The Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree of India. This huge tree towers over its neighbours and hasthe widest reaching roots of all known trees, easily covering several acres. It sends off new shoots from its roots, so that one tree is really a tangle of branches, roots, and trunks.
National Fruit of India
Mango (Manigifera indica) is the National fruit of India. Mango is one of the most widely grown fruits of the tropical countries. In India, mango is cultivated almost in all parts, with the exception of hilly areas. Mango is a richsource of Vitamins A, C and D. In India,we have hundreds of varieties of mangoes. They are of different sizes, shapes and colours. Mangoes have been cultivated in India since time immemorial.
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