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What is the Bishnoi faith known for?
What is the Bishnoi faith known for?
- Building grand temples and monuments
- Cultivating lush vegetation and caring for animals (correct)
- Performing elaborate rituals and ceremonies
- Engaging in warfare and conquest
Who founded the Bishnoi faith?
Who founded the Bishnoi faith?
- Maharajah of Jodhpur
- Amrita Devi
- Soldiers of the Jodhpur army
- Guru Maharaj Jambaji (correct)
What event led to the voluntary martyrdom of 363 Bishnoi villagers?
What event led to the voluntary martyrdom of 363 Bishnoi villagers?
- A severe drought in the Marwar desert region
- Soldiers sent to gather khejri wood from the Khejarli forest (correct)
- A royal decree banning the practice of Bishnoi principles
- A conflict with a neighboring religious sect
What action did Amrita Devi take in response to the soldiers' mission?
What action did Amrita Devi take in response to the soldiers' mission?
What principle of Bishnoi philosophy is exemplified by the voluntary martyrdom at Khejarli?
What principle of Bishnoi philosophy is exemplified by the voluntary martyrdom at Khejarli?