1.How did the Bishnois regain their prosperity?
Ans. Jambaji’s commandments, the Bishnois preserved the trees and planted hundreds of trees around their village. They protected blackbuck, Chinkaras, pea-fowl, and all other birds and animals. Gradually their region became covered with trees. Their cattle had more leaves to eat and their fields recovered fertility. In this way, Bishnois became prosperous once again.
2. How was Jambaji much affected by the drought?
Ans. Jambaji was much affected by the drought. He lay awake for many nights thinking of the suffering around him. The dying cattle, the starving children haunted him day and night.
3. What was written on the inscription presented bishnois?
Ans. It was written on the inscription presented to the bishnois that henceforth no green trees would ever be cut near Bishnoi village and that not a single animal would be hunted in their vicinity.
4. What were the two major commandments of Jambaji’s message?
Ans. The two major commandments of Jambaji’s message were a prohibition against the cutting down of any green tree and the killing of any animal.
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