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Consider the following:I. PeacockII. LotusIII. LionIV. ElephantWhich of the above is/are not an Indian national symbol?1. III only2. IV only3. II and IV4. III and IV

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : III only

A national symbol is some specific considering and manifesting itself as a national community. The national animal tiger symbolizes power, the national flower lotus symbolizes purity, the national tree banyan symbolizes immortality, the national bird, the peacock symbolizes elegance, and the national fruit mango symbolizes the tropical climate of India.

National Symbols of India

  • National Flag of India – Tiranga.
  • National Anthem of India – Jana Gana Mana.
  • National Song of India – Vande Mataram.
  • National River of India – Ganges.
  • National Flower of India – Indian Lotus.
  • National Fruit of India – Mango.
  • National Tree of India – Indian Banyan.
  • National Animal of India – Bengal Tiger
  • National Aquatic Animal_ River Dolphin
  • National Bird _ The Indian Peacock
  • National Sport _Sports Field Hockey
  • National Heritage Animal _ Elephant
  • National Festivals _ 
    • Republic Day (26th January)
    • Independence Day (15th August)
    • Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October)
  • National Currency _ Rupee
  • National Information Letter _ White Letter
  • National Foreign Policy _Non-Alignment
  • Father of the Nation _ Mahatma Gandhi
  • National Sentence _Satyamev Jayate

  • Tiger is the national animal (lion is not the national animal).
  • Peacock is the national bird.
  • Lotus is the national flower.
  • The elephant is a national heritage animal.

Hence, we can say that lion is not an Indian national symbol



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