GK
INDIAS HERITAGE
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Question
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The national bird of India is ____
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Parrot
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Pigeon
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Peacock
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Sparrow
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian peacock, Pavo cristatus, the national 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Peacock has a religious and mythological relation to Indian traditions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is peacock the national bird of India? In 1963, the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions. The criteria for this choice were many. The bird must be well-distributed within the country so it could truly ‘national’.
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