At which place in Rajasthan is the 'Vriksh Utsav' (Tree Festival) celebrated…
2022
At which place in Rajasthan is the 'Vriksh Utsav' (Tree Festival) celebrated on 12th September every year?
- A.
Mandal
- B.
Phalodi
- C.
Khejadli
- D.
Bilara
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Correct answer: C
The 'Vriksh Utsav' (Tree Festival) is celebrated every year on 12th September at Khejadli (Khejarli) village in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 363 members of the Bishnoi community who, in 1730, laid down their lives to protect the sacred Khejri trees from being felled. Held in memory of this historic act of environmental protection, it is regarded as the world's only fair dedicated to trees. Hence, the correct place is Khejadli.