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National Symbols-India

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Mythili Kamath

The document summarizes some of India's national symbols, including the Royal Bengal Tiger as the national animal which can be found throughout the country except the northwest, the peacock as the national bird which is also the provincial bird of Punjab, the lotus flower as the national flower which signifies purity even in rough environments, and mangoes as the national fruit which comes in over 100 varieties and has been cultivated in India for a long time.

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National Symbols-India January 9, 2012 Lest We Forget
National Animal- Royal Bengal Tiger The Bengal tiger can be found throughout the country except in the north-western region. It has been a national symbol of India since about the 25th century BCE and is now designated as the official animal of India .
National Bird-Peacock The peacock is designated as the national bird of India and the provincial bird of the Punjab (India).
National Flower-Lotus The reason this flower was chosen is because in India, Lotus signifies that which keeps itself pure even when living in a rough environment.
National Fruit-Mango In India there are over 100 varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours. Mangoes have been cultivated in India from time immemorial.

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National Symbols-India

  • 1. National Symbols-India January 9, 2012 Lest We Forget
  • 2. National Animal- Royal Bengal Tiger The Bengal tiger can be found throughout the country except in the north-western region. It has been a national symbol of India since about the 25th century BCE and is now designated as the official animal of India .
  • 3. National Bird-Peacock The peacock is designated as the national bird of India and the provincial bird of the Punjab (India).
  • 4. National Flower-Lotus The reason this flower was chosen is because in India, Lotus signifies that which keeps itself pure even when living in a rough environment.
  • 5. National Fruit-Mango In India there are over 100 varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours. Mangoes have been cultivated in India from time immemorial.