Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Tribal communities in India contribute to nature conservation through the following traditional practices:

1. Sacred Groves: Tribes preserve patches of forest as sacred (forests of Gods/Goddesses), where any interference is strictly banned, protecting rare and diverse species.

1. Tree Worship: The Mundas and Santhal worship mahua and kadamba trees; tribes of Odisha and Bihar worship tamarind and mango trees, preventing their destruction.

1. Protection of Animals: In Bishnoi villages, Rajasthan, blackbuck, nilgai, and peacocks are treated as part of the community; nobody harms them.

1. Community Rules: Villagers in Alwar, Rajasthan, declared 1,200 hectares as 'Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri', enforcing their own rules against hunting and outside encroachment.

Source: Community and Conservation, Chapter 2

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• The examiner expects specific examples from the textbook — Sacred Groves, Mundas/Santhal, Bishnoi, Alwar — at least 3 distinct points for 3 marks.
• Each point should name the community/practice and its conservation outcome.
• Avoid vague statements like "they love nature"; always cite the textbook example.
• One point per mark is a safe strategy for short-answer questions.