Question

Bishnoi community people lost their lives while protecting

• A. Khejri trees
• B. Sal trees
• C. Pinus trees
• D. Teak trees

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Khejri trees

Khejarli is a village in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India. The name of the town is derived from Khejri (Prosopis cineraria) trees that were once abundant in the village. In this village, 363 bishnois sacrificed their lives in 1730 AD while protecting green Khejri that are considered sacred by the community. The incident was a forebear of the 20${}^{th}$ century chipko movement.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.