'Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award for Wildlife Conservation' is given in the memory of Amrita Devi Bishnoi. She sacrificed her life to save which trees and where?

Correct option is A

Sol: The correct answer is (a) Khejri trees, Rajasthan

Key Point:

• ​Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award for Wildlife Conservation is given in the memory of Amrita Devi Bishnoi, a brave woman who sacrificed her life to save Khejri trees. This incident occurred in the village of Khejarli in Rajasthan, India, in 1730.
• ​Amrita Devi and other members of the Bishnoi community were protesting against the cutting of Khejri trees, which were considered sacred and vital for the environment by the Bishnoi people
  
• When the local ruler's men arrived to fell the trees, Amrita Devi embraced the trees, urging others to do the same She and 363 others were martyred, giving their lives to safeguard the environment
• This act of courage is often noted to be one of the first environmental protests in India and is commemorated by the Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award for Wildlife Conservation for the outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation.

Information booster:

Bishnoi community:

• The Bishnoi community is a religious and ecological group primarily found in Rajasthan, India. Founded by Guru Jambheshwar in the 15th century,
• The Bishnois follow 29 principles (Bishnois) that emphasize the protection of nature, wildlife, and trees. They are known for their commitment to environmental conservation, particularly the protection of trees and animals, following the belief that all living beings are sacred.
• The community has a long history of tree protection, most notably the Khejri trees in the 1730 Khejarli massacre, where Amrita Devi Bishnoi and others sacrificed their lives to save trees.​