Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan treats blackbuck, chinkara, nilgai, and peacocks as integral parts of their community, and nobody harms them. This reflects their deep-rooted belief in protecting all of nature's creations.

In Sariska Tiger Reserve, villagers fought against illegal mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act. In Alwar district, inhabitants of five villages declared 1,200 hectares of forest as Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri', enforcing their own rules against hunting and outside encroachments — without government involvement.

Both examples show that local communities, driven by traditional values and livelihoods, can effectively protect wildlife and habitats.

Source: Community and Conservation, Chapter 2

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• The examiner expects two specific, distinct examples — Bishnoi and Sariska/Alwar — named clearly with relevant details.
• Mention the Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri' declaration and the Wildlife Protection Act citation — these are textbook-specific facts that earn marks.
• Avoid generic statements; each point must link back to how these communities acted as conservation agents.
• End with a brief concluding line tying both examples to the theme of local agency.