Question

Which of the following is the name of the genus of the national flower of India?
A. Nelumbo
B. Nuphar
C. Nymphaea
D. Najas

Answer 1

Hint:-The national flower of India is lotus. Genus Nelumbo includes flowers found in eastern region. Lotus has a scientific name Nelumbo nucifera. Nupur includes water lilies. Lotus symbolizes purity and knowledge. It is a part of Hindu traditions.

Complete Answer:-
The national flower of India is lotus. It is found in freshwater lakes and shallow ponds. Aquatic plants are classified into genus Nelumbo. The member of this genus is called lotus. The scientific name of lotus is Nelumbo nucifera. Only two known species of lotus are found: N.nucifera and Nelumbo lutea. Nucifera is native to East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is cultivated and used in traditional Chinese medicine. The other lotus found in North America and Caribbean are Nelumbo lutea.
Nuphar includes aquatic plants in the family of Nymphaeaceae. It is found in the temperate to sub arctic northern hemisphere. It includes the water lilies, pond-lily, alligator-bonnet or bonnet lily, and spatterdock, etc. The water nymphs are also called Najas. It also includes aquatic plants. It includes the species such as Najas affinis-Senegal, Najas pectinata (found in sahara), etc.
From the above information we have found that genus Nelumbo includes the lotus which is the national flower of India.
Thus, the right option is A.

Note:- Lotus is our national flower as it symbolizes beauty, purity and knowledge. It is found in water with round leaves floating on the water. It grows in the deep mud. In the eastern region it is regarded as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. It has a significant presence in ancient traditions, scriptures and mythology. It is considered a metaphor for detachment.