Correct option is D
The correct answer is (D) Pavo Cristatus.
• Pavo cristatus is the scientific name of the Indian peacock, which is India's national bird.
• The peacock is renowned for its vibrant and colorful plumage, which it displays in a fan-like shape during courtship.
• The Indian peacock is also a symbol of beauty, grace, and elegance and is found across India, particularly in open forests and grasslands.
Information Booster:
- (A) Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn: This is the scientific name of the lotus, which is India's national flower.
- (B) Prosopis Cineraria: Known as Khejri, a tree that is significant in the desert ecosystems of Rajasthan, but not related to India's national symbols.
- (C) Strigiformes: The order of birds that includes owls, but not relevant to India's national bird.
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