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WorksheetsQuiz on Sacred Groves and Nature Worship
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
