PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Tiger
Explanation
The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India.
Key Points
- > National Animal: Tiger
- > Scientific Name: Panthera tigris
- > Conservation: Project Tiger
Additional Information
- 'Project Tiger' was started in India in 1973 to save the tiger population.
- It is found in the forests of India.
| National Symbol | Detail |
|---|---|
| Animal | Tiger |
| Bird | Peacock |