Q. Which is the state animal of Maharashtra?
Answer:
Indian Giant Squirrel
Notes: The Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) is Maharashtra’s state animal, native to Indian forests like the Western Ghats. It is large, arboreal, multicolored, and crucial for seed dispersal. Other Indian states with unique animals include Madhya Pradesh (Barasingha) and Goa (Gaur).