Question

Which of the following is the national flower of India?
A. Rose
B. Canna
C. Lotus
D. Marigold

Answer 1

Hint It is because of the noble meanings and cultural significance that make any flower the national flower of a country. The flower is grown in murky water and rises on a stalk above the surface to bloom.

Complete step-by-step solution The National Emblem of India stands on a full-bloomed inverted lotus flower. The emblem was adopted by the Indian Government with a lot of honor on 26th January 1950. The lotus is found in a variety of colors and is found mainly in Asian countries. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been a favorable image of Indian culture since days of yore symbolizing divinity, fertility, wealth, and enlightenment. It represents truth, auspiciousness, and beauty (Satyam, Shivam, and Sundaram) and grows in slushy areas, and remains beautiful despite its surroundings. This reminds us that we too can and should strive to remain unadulterated and beautiful under all circumstances. Lotus is considered to be the national flower of India along with the country of Vietnam. The stem of the lotus is fleshy, thick and is called a rhizome which grows in the mud at the bottom of water sources. The bunches of roots help keep the plant anchored to the soil. The leaves develop from the nodes of the rhizome which in turn can be used for propagation of lotus.

Thus, option (C) is correct.

Note It is considered that Lotus emerges from the navel of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma originated from it to create the world. Hence the lotus is the link between the creator and the supreme cause.