Maharashtra declares the Blue Mormon as its official state butterfly

Q.  Which state government on 23 June 2015 declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as the State butterfly?
- Published on 24 Jun 15

a. Kerala
b. Karnataka
c. Punjab
d. Maharashtra

ANSWER: Maharashtra
 
With this, Maharashtra became India’s first state to have a State butterfly. Blue Mormom is the second largest butterfly found in India after the southern birdwing.

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