Question

and were sacred groves protected by the villagers and tribal communities. Choose the answers in reverse alphabetical order.

• A. Kalangs
• B. Kowori
• C. Sarnas
• D. Devarakudu

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

Devarakudu

Large scale deforestation and exploitation took place during the World Wars. In India, many conservation efforts were taken to protect sacred groves that were known by different names like sarnas, devarakudu, kan, and rai. This was possible because of the collective efforts of villagers and tribal communities.