Which of the following animals are seen as an integral part of the community in and around Bishnoi villages in Rajasthan?
A) Macaques and langurs
B) Blackbuck and Chinkara
C) Tiger and leopard
D) Elephant and rhino
Answer:
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (B) Blackbuck and Chinkara
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
Let’s check all the options
- Option (A) Macaques and langurs - These are primates that are found in many parts of India, but they are not seen as an integral part of the community in Bishnoi villages. The Bishnois do not worship or feed these animals, nor do they have any special relationship with them. So, this is incorrect .
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Option (B) Blackbuck and chinkara
- These are antelopes that are native to the arid regions of Rajasthan and other states. The Bishnois consider them as sacred animals and protect them from poachers and predators. They also share their crops and water with them, and sometimes even adopt orphaned or injured ones. The Bishnois have a strong bond with these animals and treat them as family members. So, this is
correct
.
- Option (C) Tiger and leopard - These are big cats that are endangered in India due to habitat loss and hunting. The Bishnois do not live in areas where these animals are found, nor do they have any interaction with them. The Bishnois respect all forms of life, but they do not see these animals as an integral part of their community. So, this is incorrect
.
- Option (D) Elephant and rhino - These are large herbivores that are found in some parts of India, mainly in the forests and grasslands. The Bishnois do not live in such habitats, nor do they have any contact with these animals. The Bishnois admire the beauty and strength of these animals, but they do not see them as an integral part of their community. So, this is incorrect .
Thus, option (B) is correct
