Question

Which is the national flower of Switzerland?
a: Lotus
b: Rose
c: Orchid
d: Edelweiss

Answer 1

Hint: There is variation in the climate of Switzerland which produces a variety of flora and fauna. Cypress, palm trees, chestnut, rhododendron, larches, cembra, gentiana, hairy alpen rose, bell flower, fungi flower and bio brains etc are found in Switzerland.

Complete Step by Step answer:
Option a: Lotus is the national flower of India. This flower is a sacred flower in Hindu religion. Our country, India is rich in flora and fauna. India holds tenth position in the world in terms of plant diversity. This is not the national flower of Switzerland. This is an incorrect answer to this question.
Option b: Rose is the national flower of the United States, the United Kingdom and the Maldives. The symbol of rose is known for love and beauty. The rose was first seen in Slovakia. This is not the national flower of Switzerland. This is an incorrect answer to this question.
Option c: There are more than 100 varieties of orchid. It blooms almost all around the year. Orchid is the national flower of Honduras. Rose has been replaced by orchid as the national flower of Honduras in 1969. This is not the national flower of Switzerland. This is an incorrect answer to this question.
Option d: Edelweiss flower grows in the high altitudes of the Alps. It is the national flower of Switzerland. This flower is a set of about 500 to 1000 very small florets which are grouped in several heads. These heads are surrounded by white leaves. This beautiful flower is fertilised by flies. This is the correct answer to this question.

Option d is the correct answer to the above question because Edelweiss is the national flower of Switzerland.

Note: The national flower of Switzerland belongs to the sunflower family. Roses of different colours, sunflowers, orchids, lilies and daffodils are some famous and liked the most by the people of Switzerland.