State Symbols of Assam – Assam Art & Culture APSC Notes
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Assam’s official State symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of Assam.
The following are the accredited State symbols of Assam:
|
Category |
English Term |
Assamese Term |
|
State Song |
O my dearest country |
O Mur Apunar Dekh |
|
State Motto |
Hail mother Assam |
Joi Aai Axom |
|
State Language |
Assamese |
Axomiya |
|
State Literary Society |
Assam Literary Society |
Axom Xahityo Xobha |
|
State Festival |
Bihu |
Bihu |
|
State Dance |
Bihu Dance |
Bihu nas |
|
State Flower |
Foxtail Orchids |
Kopou phul |
|
State Tree |
Scientific Name: Dipterocarpus macrocarpus |
Hollong |
|
State Animal |
One-horned rhinoceros |
Gor |
|
State Bird |
White-winged wood duck |
Deo haah |
City animal of Guwahati - Gangetic river dolphin.
Guwahati became the first city in India to have its own city animal with the district administration declaring the Gangetic river dolphin as the mascot.
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