Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular

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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?

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Correct Answer: D — MaharashtraSolution:Maharashtra became the first state in India to officially declare a State Butterfly — the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor). The declaration was made in 2015. The Blue Mormon is a large, striking swallowtail butterfly primarily found in Sri Lanka and India, mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, parts of south India, and coastal belts. It is the second-largest butterfly in India (after the Southern Birdwing) and is not considered threatened or endangered — it is fairly common during the monsoon season.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (Arunachal Pradesh): Not the first state to declare a State Butterfly. Arunachal Pradesh's state butterfly is the Kaiser-i-Hind, declared later.Option B (Himachal Pradesh): Not the first to make such a declaration.Option C (Karnataka): Karnataka's state butterfly is the Southern Birdwing — declared after Maharashtra pioneered the concept.Key Concept: Maharashtra's declaration of the Blue Mormon as State Butterfly in 2015 was a pioneering step in wildlife awareness. The initiative followed a public campaign by butterfly enthusiasts and naturalists. Having state symbols for butterflies helps draw attention to lepidopteran diversity and conservation needs. India has over 1,300 species of butterflies. Subsequent to Maharashtra, several states declared their own state butterflies: Karnataka (Southern Birdwing), Uttarakhand (Common Peacock), Arunachal Pradesh (Kaiser-i-Hind). This question tests current affairs awareness of state-level conservation and biodiversity initiatives.

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?

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