Quiz on Sacred Groves and Nature Worship

What are Sacred Groves?

• Areas designated for agricultural use

• Untouched patches of forest revered by local communities

• Parks established by the government

• Forests that are regularly harvested for timber

Which tree is worshipped by the Mundas and the Santhal tribes?

• Peepal

• Mahua

• Banyan

• Tamarind

What is a common practice around temples in India?

• Building commercial structures

• Hunting of wild animals

• Feeding and protecting macaques and langurs

• Planting non-native species

Which animal is NOT mentioned as being protected in Bishnoi villages?

• Nilgai

• Tiger

• Blackbuck

• Peacock

What is the belief system that supports the protection of nature?

• Capitalism

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Nature worship

Which of the following trees is worshipped during weddings in Odisha and Bihar?

• Mango

• Coconut

• Teak

• Bamboo

What is often ascribed sacred qualities in Indian culture?

• Deserts and plains

• Mountains and springs

• Rivers and lakes

• Cities and towns

What is the primary reason for the existence of Sacred Groves?

• To promote tourism

• To preserve biodiversity

• To increase agricultural yield

• To facilitate logging