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What is the scientific name of India's national bird, the Indian peacock?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Pavo Cristatus

Scientific Name Identification

Scientific names, following binomial nomenclature, provide a universal standard for identifying species. The question asks for the specific scientific name of India's national bird, the Indian peacock.

Analyzing Bird Classification Options

We need to determine which option correctly represents the scientific name for the Indian peacock:

  • Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn: This is the scientific name for the Lotus, which is India's national flower, not its national bird.
  • Prosopis Cineraria: This is the scientific name for the Khejri tree, native to arid regions of India.
  • Strigiformes: This term refers to the scientific order that includes all owls.
  • Pavo Cristatus: This is the recognized scientific name for the Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus).

Correct Scientific Name for Indian Peacock

Based on biological classification, Pavo Cristatus is the correct scientific name for the Indian peacock, the national bird of India.

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