Along with well-known national symbols like the Tiger and the Lotus, India also has a designated National Vegetable. This is a popular GK question asked in competitive exams.
There is some debate over whether the Lotus is India's national flower or national aquatic flower (water lily). The official national flower is the Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).
The National Vegetable of India is the Indian Pumpkin (also called Kaddu in Hindi). Its botanical name is Cucurbita maxima.
Why the Pumpkin?
| Symbol | Designated |
|---|---|
| National Animal | Bengal Tiger |
| National Bird | Indian Peacock |
| National Flower | Lotus |
| National Fruit | Mango |
| National Tree | Banyan Tree |
| National River | Ganga |
| National Vegetable | Indian Pumpkin (Kaddu) |
| National Aquatic Animal | Ganges River Dolphin |
The Lotus (*Nelumbo nucifera*) is the **National Flower** of India. The **Banyan Tree** (*Ficus benghalensis*) is the National Tree.
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