Which butterfly species was recently named the official butterfly of J

Which butterfly species was recently named the official butterfly of Jammu and Kashmir ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Noble’s Helen” option2=”Kaisar-i-Hind” option3=”Blue Duke” option4=”Blue Pansy” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023

The correct answer is B.

While the official declaration of the state butterfly for Jammu and Kashmir has been subject to conflicting reports and appears not to have been formally finalized as of late 2023, news reports from 2021-2022 indicated that the Kaisar-i-Hind (*Teinopalpus imperialis*) was among the species being considered by the J&K wildlife department for state butterfly status, alongside others like the Blue Duke. The Kaisar-i-Hind was officially declared the state butterfly of Arunachal Pradesh in 2021, which adds to the confusion surrounding this question if it is based on a J&K context. However, based on some reports mentioning its consideration for J&K, Option B appears to be the intended answer, possibly referring to this proposal phase.

The Blue Duke (*Bassarona durga*) was declared the state butterfly of Sikkim in 2021 and was also reported as being considered for J&K. The Kaisar-i-Hind is a large, vibrant butterfly primarily found in the Eastern Himalayas. The naming process for official state symbols can sometimes involve public consultation and consideration of multiple species before a final decision.

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