What is the National Vegetable of India?

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.

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Is Lotus the national flower or the national tree of India?

Answer

The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the National Flower of India. The Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree.

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Key Facts

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).

National Vegetable of India

The National Vegetable of India is the Indian Pumpkin (also called Kaddu in Hindi). Its botanical name is Cucurbita maxima.

Why the Pumpkin?

The pumpkin has been cultivated in India for thousands of years.
It grows easily across diverse climatic conditions — from the plains to the hills.
It is nutritious, affordable, and is used in cuisines across all Indian states in different forms (sabji, halwa, sambar, etc.).
It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and dietary fiber.

Other Important National Symbols of India

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

Questions and Answers

Is Lotus the national flower or the national tree of India?+

The Lotus (*Nelumbo nucifera*) is the **National Flower** of India. The **Banyan Tree** (*Ficus benghalensis*) is the National Tree.

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