Wildlife - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The Amrita Devi Wildlife Protection award is given to

a. Individuals showing courage for protection of forests and wildlife.
b. Communities showing courage in protection of forests.
c. Individuals contributing towards afforestation and reforestation.
d. Village communities showing courage for protection of forests and wildlife
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Village communities showing courage for protection of forests and wildlife

Explanation:
She was from the Bishnoi tribe of Rajasthan who gave her life for protecting the trees from getting cut. This is said to have happened around the mid-eighteenth century. Even today, the Bishnoi’s continue to protect the nature. The Government of India has instituted the award in her honor given to village communities showing valor and courage.

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