Bishnoi Faith and Environmental Stewardship
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Encouraged villagers to hug the trees and refused to let go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle of Bishnoi philosophy is exemplified by the voluntary martyrdom at Khejarli?

    <p>&quot;Do not cut the green trees, save the environment&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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