Question

Identify the false statement regarding the Bishnoi Movement:

1. The Bishnoi Movement started in the 1730s.
2. Amrita Devi provided leadership for the movement.
3. The movement's inception was linked to preventing the cutting of trees.
4. The movement was initiated in the state of Gujarat.

• A. 1 only
• B. All
• C. 1, 2, 3
• D. 1, 4

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1, 2, 3

• The movement started in Khejarli (Rajasthan).

• The ascetic who started the Bishnoi Movement - Sombhaji

• Leadership provided by Amrita Devi

• Period - 1730s

• The movement started to prevent the king's soldiers from cutting trees - Bishnoi Movement

• In memory of Amrita Devi Bishnoi, the Government of India established a national award for wildlife protection - Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award