Q.The Bishnoi community's way of life places great emphasis on protecting trees and wildlife. Briefly describe this aspect of Bishnoi tradition and how it relates to the events at Khejarli.

The Bishnoi community follows a set of religious tenets laid down by their founder, Guru Jambheshwar, that place strong emphasis on the protection of trees and wildlife as a central article of faith -- an ecological ethic embedded directly into the community's everyday religious practice. Among the trees the Bishnois particularly value and protect is the Khejri tree, a hardy species well suited to Rajasthan's arid climate that provides fodder for livestock, shade, and support for the soil in an otherwise harsh desert environment, making it important both religiously and for the community's practical survival. This combination of religious conviction and genuine dependence on the tree is why the Bishnois of Khej …

Connect the religious tenet directly to the historical event -- explain that it was this pre-existing religious ethic (not a one-off political p …

Do not describe Bishnoi tree protection as merely a cultural custom without noting it is rooted in specific religious teachings (attributed to Guru Jambhe …