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Discover the complete list of official symbols of all 28 Indian States and 8 Union Territories – including State Bird, Animal, Flower, Tree, Language, Dance, Formation Day and Sport. This mobile-friendly GK guide is perfect for students, job seekers and competitive exam aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking and State PSC exams.
Complete Guide to Official Symbols of All Indian States and Union Territories
(Perfect for Students, Job Seekers, Competitive Exams – UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, Banking & More)
India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Each has unique official symbols that reflect its biodiversity, culture, history, and identity. These are frequently asked in General Knowledge sections of competitive exams.
Below is a sequence-wise (alphabetical order) complete list covering: Bird, Animal, Flower, Tree, Language, Dances, Formation Day, Sport.
States of India
1. Andhra Pradesh
- Bird: Rose-ringed Parakeet
- Animal: Blackbuck
- Flower: Jasmine
- Tree: Neem
- Language: Telugu
- Dances: Kuchipudi (classical), Kolattam, Dhimsa
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956
- Sport: Kabaddi
2. Arunachal Pradesh
- Bird: Great Hornbill
- Animal: Mithun (Gayal)
- Flower: Foxtail Orchid
- Tree: Hollong
- Language: English
- Dances: Ponung, Buiya, Aji Lamu
- Formation Day: 20 February 1987
- Sport: Archery (Nyokum)
3. Assam
- Bird: White-winged Wood Duck
- Animal: One-horned Rhinoceros
- Flower: Foxtail Orchid
- Tree: Hollong
- Language: Assamese, Bodo
- Dances: Bihu, Sattriya (classical), Bagurumba
- Formation Day: 26 January 1950 (Statehood) / Assam Day 2 December
- Sport: Dhopkhel
4. Bihar
- Bird: House Sparrow
- Animal: Gaur (Indian Bison)
- Flower: Kachnar / Marigold
- Tree: Peepal
- Language: Hindi, Urdu
- Dances: Jat-Jatin, Bidesia, Chhau
- Formation Day: 22 March 1912 (Bihar Day)
- Sport: Kabaddi (Ha-du-du)
5. Chhattisgarh
- Bird: Hill Myna (Bastar)
- Animal: Wild Water Buffalo
- Flower: French Marigold
- Tree: Sal
- Language: Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
- Dances: Panthi, Raut Nacha, Karma
- Formation Day: 1 November 2000
- Sport: Archery
6. Goa
- Bird: Flame-throated Bulbul
- Animal: Gaur
- Flower: Frangipani (Red Jasmine)
- Tree: Matti
- Language: Konkani, English
- Dances: Dekhni, Fugdi, Dhalo
- Formation Day: 30 May 1987 (Statehood)
- Sport: Football
7. Gujarat
- Bird: Greater Flamingo
- Animal: Asiatic Lion
- Flower: Marigold
- Tree: Banyan
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
- Dances: Garba, Dandiya Raas
- Formation Day: 1 May 1960
- Sport: Kho-Kho
8. Haryana
- Bird: Black Francolin
- Animal: Blackbuck
- Flower: Lotus
- Tree: Peepal
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Jhumar, Phag, Dhamal
- Formation Day: 1 November 1966
- Sport: Wrestling
9. Himachal Pradesh
- Bird: Western Tragopan
- Animal: Snow Leopard
- Flower: Pink Rhododendron
- Tree: Deodar
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Nati, Jhora
- Formation Day: 25 January 1971 (Statehood)
- Sport: Paragliding / Archery
10. Jharkhand
- Bird: Asian Koel
- Animal: Indian Elephant
- Flower: Palash
- Tree: Sal
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Chhau, Jhumar, Paika
- Formation Day: 15 November 2000
- Sport: Hockey / Traditional games
11. Karnataka
- Bird: Indian Roller
- Animal: Indian Elephant
- Flower: Lotus
- Tree: Sandalwood
- Language: Kannada
- Dances: Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956
- Sport: Kambala
12. Kerala
- Bird: Great Hornbill
- Animal: Indian Elephant
- Flower: Kanikonna (Golden Shower)
- Tree: Coconut
- Language: Malayalam
- Dances: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam (classical), Theyyam
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956
- Sport: Boat Race / Kuttiyum Kolum
13. Madhya Pradesh
- Bird: Asian Paradise Flycatcher
- Animal: Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
- Flower: White Lily / Palash
- Tree: Banyan
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Karma, Jawara, Tertali
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956
- Sport: Mallakhamba
14. Maharashtra
- Bird: Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
- Animal: Indian Giant Squirrel
- Flower: Jarul (Pride of India)
- Tree: Mango
- Language: Marathi
- Dances: Lavani, Lezim, Koli
- Formation Day: 1 May 1960
- Sport: Kabaddi / Kho-Kho
15. Manipur
- Bird: Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
- Animal: Sangai (Dancing Deer)
- Flower: Shirui Lily
- Tree: Uningthou
- Language: Meitei (Manipuri)
- Dances: Manipuri (classical), Pung Cholom
- Formation Day: 21 January 1972
- Sport: Polo (Sagol Kangjei)
16. Meghalaya
- Bird: Hill Myna
- Animal: Clouded Leopard
- Flower: Lady’s Slipper Orchid
- Tree: White Teak (Gamhar)
- Language: English, Khasi, Garo
- Dances: Wangala, Shad Suk Mynsiem
- Formation Day: 21 January 1972
- Sport: Archery
17. Mizoram
- Bird: Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
- Animal: Serow
- Flower: Red Vanda
- Tree: Ironwood (Mesua ferrea)
- Language: Mizo, English
- Dances: Cheraw (Bamboo Dance)
- Formation Day: 20 February 1987
- Sport: Insuknawr
18. Nagaland
- Bird: Blyth’s Tragopan
- Animal: Mithun
- Flower: Rhododendron
- Tree: Alder
- Language: English
- Dances: Various tribal dances (e.g., Changai)
- Formation Day: 1 December 1963
- Sport: Naga Wrestling (Kene)
19. Odisha
- Bird: Indian Roller
- Animal: Sambar
- Flower: Ashoka
- Tree: Peepal / Banyan
- Language: Odia
- Dances: Odissi (classical), Chhau, Gotipua
- Formation Day: 1 April 1936
- Sport: Field Hockey
20. Punjab
- Bird: Northern Goshawk (Baaz)
- Animal: Blackbuck
- Flower: Gladiolus
- Tree: Sheesham
- Language: Punjabi
- Dances: Bhangra, Giddha
- Formation Day: 1 November 1966
- Sport: Kabaddi (Punjabi style)
21. Rajasthan
- Bird: Great Indian Bustard
- Animal: Chinkara (Indian Gazelle)
- Flower: Rohida
- Tree: Khejri
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Ghoomar, Kalbeliya
- Formation Day: 30 March 1949
- Sport: Basketball / Traditional
22. Sikkim
- Bird: Blood Pheasant
- Animal: Red Panda
- Flower: Noble Orchid (Dendrobium nobile)
- Tree: Rhododendron
- Language: English, Nepali, etc.
- Dances: Singhi Chham, Maruni
- Formation Day: 16 May 1975
- Sport: Archery
23. Tamil Nadu
- Bird: Emerald Dove
- Animal: Nilgiri Tahr
- Flower: Gloriosa Lily (Kandhal)
- Tree: Palmyra Palm
- Language: Tamil
- Dances: Bharatanatyam (classical), Karagattam
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956
- Sport: Kabaddi / Silambam
24. Telangana
- Bird: Indian Roller
- Animal: Spotted Deer (Jinka)
- Flower: Tangedu (Senna auriculata)
- Tree: Jammi
- Language: Telugu
- Dances: Perini Shivatandavam, Bathukamma
- Formation Day: 2 June 2014
- Sport: Kushti / Kabaddi
25. Tripura
- Bird: Green Imperial Pigeon
- Animal: Phayre’s Langur
- Flower: Nageshwar (Mesua ferrea)
- Tree: Agar
- Language: Bengali, Kokborok
- Dances: Hojagiri, Garia
- Formation Day: 21 January 1972
- Sport: Badminton
26. Uttar Pradesh
- Bird: Sarus Crane
- Animal: Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
- Flower: Palash
- Tree: Ashoka
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Kathak (classical), Raslila
- Formation Day: 24 January 1950
- Sport: Hockey
27. Uttarakhand
- Bird: Himalayan Monal
- Animal: Alpine Musk Deer
- Flower: Brahma Kamal
- Tree: Buransh
- Language: Hindi
- Dances: Pandav Nritya, Chholiya
- Formation Day: 9 November 2000
- Sport: Adventure Sports / Kayaking
28. West Bengal
- Bird: White-throated Kingfisher
- Animal: Fishing Cat
- Flower: Night-flowering Jasmine (Shephali)
- Tree: Chatian (Blackboard Tree)
- Language: Bengali
- Dances: Gaudiya Nritya, Chhau, Baul
- Formation Day: 26 January 1950
- Sport: Cricket / Football
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Union Territories of India
1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Bird: Andaman Wood Pigeon
- Animal: Dugong
- Flower: Andaman Pyinma
- Tree: Andaman Padauk
- Language: Hindi, English
- Dances: Tribal dances
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956 (UT status evolution)
- Sport: Boat Racing
2. Chandigarh
- Bird: Indian Grey Hornbill
- Animal: Indian Grey Mongoose
- Flower: Palash (Dhak)
- Tree: Mango
- Language: Hindi, English, Punjabi
- Dances: Bhangra, Giddha
- Formation Day: 1 November 1966
- Sport: Various
3. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Bird: Not officially declared
- Animal: Indian Pangolin (common reference)
- Flower: Not officially declared
- Tree: Not officially declared
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
- Dances: Folk forms
- Formation Day: Merged 26 January 2020
- Sport: Various
4. Delhi (NCT)
- Bird: House Sparrow
- Animal: Nilgai
- Flower: Alfalfa
- Tree: Gulmohar
- Language: Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu
- Dances: Various folk
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956 (evolution)
- Sport: Wrestling / Kabaddi
5. Jammu & Kashmir
- Bird: Kalij Pheasant
- Animal: Hangul (Kashmir Stag)
- Flower: Lotus / Rhododendron
- Tree: Chinar
- Language: Urdu, Hindi, English, Kashmiri, Dogri
- Dances: Rouf, Kud
- Formation Day: 31 October 2019 (as UT)
- Sport: Various (Polo traditional)
6. Ladakh
- Bird: Black-necked Crane
- Animal: Snow Leopard
- Flower: Himalayan Blue Poppy
- Tree: Juniper
- Language: Hindi, English, Ladakhi
- Dances: Cham (masked dances)
- Formation Day: 31 October 2019 (as UT)
- Sport: Archery / Polo
7. Lakshadweep
- Bird: Sooty Tern
- Animal: Butterfly Fish
- Flower: Neelakurinji
- Tree: Breadfruit
- Language: Malayalam, English
- Dances: Lava, Kolkali
- Formation Day: 1 November 1956
- Sport: Beach Volleyball / Boat Race
8. Puducherry
- Bird: Asian Koel
- Animal: Indian Palm Squirrel
- Flower: Cannonball Flower
- Tree: Bael (Vilva)
- Language: Tamil, French, English, Telugu, Malayalam
- Dances: Various folk
- Formation Day: 1 November 1954 (de facto) / 1962
- Sport: Various
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Sources: Compiled from official state symbols lists (Wikipedia, GKToday and government references). Some dances, sports and a few flowers/trees (especially for UTs) may be traditional/popular rather than formally gazetted.
Exam Tips:
- Shared symbols are common traps (Great Hornbill – Arunachal Pradesh & Kerala; Indian Roller – Karnataka, Odisha & Telangana; House Sparrow – Bihar & Delhi).
- Formation days on 1 November (many 1956 linguistic states) and 21 January (North-Eastern states 1972) appear frequently.
- Classical dances: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (Uttar Pradesh), Odissi (Odisha), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Kathakali & Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Manipuri (Manipur), Sattriya (Assam).
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100 Best General Knowledge Questions & Answers on Indian States and Union Territories Symbols
Practice these highly useful GK questions on State Birds, Animals, Flowers, Trees, Languages, Dances, Formation Days and Sports. Ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PSC and other competitive exams.
- Q: Which state has the Blackbuck as its state animal and Kabaddi as its state sport?
A: Andhra Pradesh - Q: The Great Hornbill is the state bird of which two states?
A: Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala - Q: Which North-Eastern state celebrates its Formation Day on 20 February?
A: Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram - Q: Foxtail Orchid is the state flower of which two states?
A: Arunachal Pradesh and Assam - Q: Which state has the One-horned Rhinoceros as its state animal?
A: Assam - Q: Bihar Day is celebrated on which date?
A: 22 March - Q: Which state animal of Bihar is also known as the Indian Bison?
A: Gaur - Q: Hill Myna is the state bird of which two states?
A: Chhattisgarh and Meghalaya - Q: Which state was formed on 1 November 2000 from Madhya Pradesh?
A: Chhattisgarh - Q: Flame-throated Bulbul is the state bird of which state?
A: Goa - Q: Which state has the Asiatic Lion as its state animal?
A: Gujarat - Q: Greater Flamingo is the state bird of which state?
A: Gujarat - Q: Which state celebrates its Formation Day on 1 May along with Maharashtra?
A: Gujarat - Q: Black Francolin is the state bird of which state?
A: Haryana - Q: Which state has Wrestling as its state sport?
A: Haryana - Q: Western Tragopan is the state bird of which Himalayan state?
A: Himachal Pradesh - Q: Snow Leopard is the state animal of which two regions?
A: Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh - Q: Which state has the Asian Koel as its state bird?
A: Jharkhand - Q: Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on which date?
A: 15 November 2000 - Q: Indian Roller is the state bird of which three states?
A: Karnataka, Odisha and Telangana - Q: Sandalwood is the state tree of which state?
A: Karnataka - Q: Which classical dance form originated in Kerala along with Mohiniyattam?
A: Kathakali - Q: Kanikonna (Golden Shower) is the state flower of which state?
A: Kerala - Q: Barasingha (Swamp Deer) is the state animal of which two states?
A: Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - Q: Mallakhamba is the state sport of which state?
A: Madhya Pradesh - Q: Yellow-footed Green Pigeon is the state bird of which state?
A: Maharashtra - Q: Which classical dance form is associated with Manipur?
A: Manipuri - Q: Sangai (Dancing Deer) is the state animal of which state?
A: Manipur - Q: Shirui Lily is the state flower of which state?
A: Manipur - Q: Clouded Leopard is the state animal of which North-Eastern state?
A: Meghalaya - Q: Cheraw (Bamboo Dance) is the famous dance of which state?
A: Mizoram - Q: Blyth’s Tragopan is the state bird of which state?
A: Nagaland - Q: Which state was formed on 1 December 1963?
A: Nagaland - Q: Odissi is the classical dance of which state?
A: Odisha - Q: Which state has Field Hockey as its state sport?
A: Odisha - Q: Northern Goshawk (Baaz) is the state bird of which state?
A: Punjab - Q: Bhangra and Giddha are popular dances of which state?
A: Punjab - Q: Great Indian Bustard is the state bird of which state?
A: Rajasthan - Q: Khejri is the state tree of which state?
A: Rajasthan - Q: Red Panda is the state animal of which state?
A: Sikkim - Q: Blood Pheasant is the state bird of which state?
A: Sikkim - Q: Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of which state?
A: Tamil Nadu - Q: Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of which state?
A: Tamil Nadu - Q: Which state was formed on 2 June 2014?
A: Telangana - Q: Tangedu is the state flower of which state?
A: Telangana - Q: Phayre’s Langur is the state animal of which state?
A: Tripura - Q: Sarus Crane is the state bird of which state?
A: Uttar Pradesh - Q: Kathak is the classical dance mainly associated with which state?
A: Uttar Pradesh - Q: Himalayan Monal is the state bird of which state?
A: Uttarakhand - Q: Brahma Kamal is the state flower of which state?
A: Uttarakhand - Q: Fishing Cat is the state animal of which state?
A: West Bengal - Q: White-throated Kingfisher is the state bird of which state?
A: West Bengal - Q: Dugong is the state animal of which Union Territory?
A: Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Q: Andaman Wood Pigeon is the state bird of which UT?
A: Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Q: Indian Grey Hornbill is the state bird of which Union Territory?
A: Chandigarh - Q: House Sparrow is the state bird of which two places?
A: Bihar and Delhi - Q: Hangul (Kashmir Stag) is the state animal of which UT?
A: Jammu and Kashmir - Q: Black-necked Crane is the state bird of which UT?
A: Ladakh - Q: Sooty Tern is the state bird of which Union Territory?
A: Lakshadweep - Q: Asian Koel is the state bird of which two places?
A: Jharkhand and Puducherry - Q: Which classical dance was added by Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2000?
A: Sattriya (Assam) - Q: Which state has the Coconut tree as its state tree?
A: Kerala - Q: Peepal is the state tree of which three states?
A: Bihar, Haryana and Odisha - Q: Sal is the state tree of which two states?
A: Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand - Q: Which state has the Mango tree as its state tree?
A: Maharashtra - Q: Deodar is the state tree of which state?
A: Himachal Pradesh - Q: Which state celebrates Formation Day on 30 March?
A: Rajasthan - Q: Which three North-Eastern states were formed on 21 January 1972?
A: Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura - Q: Which state has Polo (Sagol Kangjei) as its traditional sport?
A: Manipur - Q: Kambala is the traditional sport of which state?
A: Karnataka - Q: Which state has the largest number of classical dance forms associated with it?
A: Kerala (Kathakali and Mohiniyattam) - Q: Chinar is the state tree of which Union Territory?
A: Jammu and Kashmir - Q: Juniper is the state tree of which Union Territory?
A: Ladakh - Q: Which state has the Indian Giant Squirrel as its state animal?
A: Maharashtra - Q: Which state has the Wild Water Buffalo as its state animal?
A: Chhattisgarh - Q: Which state has the Emerald Dove as its state bird?
A: Tamil Nadu - Q: Which state has the Gloriosa Lily as its state flower?
A: Tamil Nadu - Q: Which state has the Palmyra Palm as its state tree?
A: Tamil Nadu - Q: Which state has the Night-flowering Jasmine as its state flower?
A: West Bengal - Q: Which state has the Chatian (Blackboard Tree) as its state tree?
A: West Bengal - Q: Which UT has the Cannonball Flower as its state flower?
A: Puducherry - Q: Which state has the Rohida as its state flower?
A: Rajasthan - Q: Which state has the Gladiolus as its state flower?
A: Punjab - Q: Which state has the Sheesham as its state tree?
A: Punjab - Q: Which state has the Ashoka as its state flower?
A: Odisha - Q: Which state has the Sambar as its state animal?
A: Odisha - Q: Which state has the Serow as its state animal?
A: Mizoram - Q: Which state has the Red Vanda as its state flower?
A: Mizoram - Q: Which state has the Ironwood as its state tree?
A: Mizoram - Q: Which state has the Lady’s Slipper Orchid as its state flower?
A: Meghalaya - Q: Which state has the White Teak as its state tree?
A: Meghalaya - Q: Which state has the Uningthou as its state tree?
A: Manipur - Q: Which state has the Jarul as its state flower?
A: Maharashtra - Q: Which state has the White Lily as its state flower?
A: Madhya Pradesh - Q: Which state has the Banyan as its state tree along with Gujarat?
A: Madhya Pradesh - Q: Which state has the Neem as its state tree?
A: Andhra Pradesh - Q: Which state has the Rose-ringed Parakeet as its state bird?
A: Andhra Pradesh - Q: Which state has the Jasmine as its state flower?
A: Andhra Pradesh - Q: Which state has the Hollong as its state tree along with Assam?
A: Arunachal Pradesh - Q: Which state has the Mithun as its state animal along with Nagaland?
A: Arunachal Pradesh - Q: Which state has the French Marigold as its state flower?
A: Chhattisgarh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many states and union territories does India currently have?
India has 28 states and 8 union territories. - Which is the newest state of India?
Telangana, formed on 2 June 2014. - Which two states share the Great Hornbill as their state bird?
Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala. - Which three states have the Indian Roller as their state bird?
Karnataka, Odisha and Telangana. - On which date do the maximum number of states celebrate their Formation Day?
1 November (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and others). - Which classical dances are recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya. - Which state has the Asiatic Lion as its state animal?
Gujarat. - Which Union Territory has the Dugong as its state animal?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands. - Which state was formed on 15 November 2000?
Jharkhand. - Which two states have the House Sparrow as their state bird?
Bihar and Delhi.
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Conclusion
Understanding the official symbols of Indian States and Union Territories is an essential part of General Knowledge preparation. These symbols not only represent the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of each region but also frequently appear in competitive examinations. Regular revision of state birds, animals, flowers, trees, languages, dances, formation days and sports will significantly improve your score in UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC exams. Keep practising and stay updated with any official changes announced by the respective state governments.
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