RBSE Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 1 The Unique Sacrifice

Question 1. Write 'I' for the statements which are true and 'F' for the false ones :
सत्य कथन के लिए “I” और असत्य कथन के लिए 'F' लिखें।
1. Amrita Devi was working in the fields when the King's men and woodcutters came to cut down the trees.
2. Ashu, Ratni and Bhagu had gone to school when Amrita Devi was doing her household work
3. Girdhari Lal Bhandari was the Hakim of the King and was the supervisor.
4. One thousand people were killed by the king's men while saving the Khejri trees.
5. Amrita Devi succeeded to stop the men from felling the trees.
Answer:
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T.
In simple words: We mark 'T' for statements that are true and 'F' for those that are false. In this case, only statement 3 is true, and the others are false.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always read each statement carefully and compare it with the story's facts to determine if it is true or false. Look for specific details mentioned in the text.

Question 2. Answer the following questions in brief :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के संक्षिप्त उत्तर दीजिए।
(i) Which trees were being cut down by the Royal people and why?
शाही आदमियों द्वारा कौन-से वृक्ष काटे जा रहे थे और क्यों?
Answer: Khejri trees were being cut down by the royal men. They were doing this because their king had ordered them to get wood. Khejri trees are important for the ecosystem of Rajasthan.
शाही आदमियों द्वारा अपने राजा के आदेश पर खेजड़ी के वृक्षों को काटा जा रहा था।
In simple words: The king's men were cutting Khejri trees because their king told them to.

🎯 Exam Tip: When answering "why" questions, make sure to state the reason directly from the text. For "which" questions, identify the specific item clearly.

Question 2. (ii) who was the supervisor of the team?
टीम का निरीक्षणकर्ता कौन था?
Answer: Girdhari Lal Bhandari was the supervisor of the team. He was the one in charge of the woodcutting work. It was his job to make sure the king's orders were followed.
गिरधारी लाल भण्डारी टीम के निरीक्षणकर्ता थे।
In simple words: Girdhari Lal Bhandari was the boss of the group cutting trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific names and their roles mentioned in the story to answer questions about characters accurately.

Question 2. (iv) How did Amrita Devi protest?
अमृता देवी ने कैसे विरोध प्रकट किया?
Answer: Amrita Devi protested by hugging one of the trees. She clasped it tightly to show she would not let them cut it. This act is a symbol of environmental protection.
अपने विरोध को प्रकट करने के लिए अमृता देवी एक वृक्ष से लिपट गईं।
In simple words: Amrita Devi protested by holding onto a tree tightly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe actions clearly when asked "how" someone did something. Use strong verbs to convey the protest's intensity.

Question 2. (v) What did Maharaja Abhay Singh do when he came to know about the massacre?
जब महाराजा अभय सिंह को कत्लेआम के बारे में पता लगा तो उन्होंने क्या किया?
Answer: When Maharaja Abhay Singh learned about the massacre, he immediately went to Khejarli village. He ordered his men to stop cutting trees and completely banned the felling of trees in that area. This decision showed his regret and respect for the lives lost.
महाराजा तुरन्त खेजड़ली गाँव के लिए चल दिये तथा अपने लोगों को वृक्ष काटना बन्द करने का आदेश दिया तथा उस क्षेत्र में वृक्षों के काट गिराने पर प्रतिबन्ध लगा दिया।
In simple words: Maharaja Abhay Singh quickly went to the village, stopped the tree cutting, and banned it in that area.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a question asks about a sequence of events, list the actions in the order they happened to ensure a complete answer.

Activity II

Question 1. Correct the misspelt words:
गलत वर्तनी वाले शब्दों को सही करें।
sarcficie, matrysr, cmomadend, crule, masascer.
Answer: sacrifice, martyrs, commanded, cruel, massacre. The correct spelling is important for clear communication.
In simple words: The correct spellings are: sacrifice, martyrs, commanded, cruel, massacre.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice common tricky spellings and always double-check your words, especially in writing exercises.

Question 2. Give one word for each of the following :
(निम्नांकित में से प्रत्येक के लिए एक शब्द दीजिए।)
1. order somebody to do something.
2. killing of people in a large number.
3. the opposite to kind in the meaning.
4. to give away something voluntarily.
Answer:
1. command
2. massacre
3. cruel
4. sacrifice
In simple words: We find a single word that means the same as the longer phrase. Command means to tell someone what to do. Massacre means killing many people. Cruel is the opposite of kind. Sacrifice means giving something up freely.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the core meaning of each phrase to find the most suitable one-word substitute. Think of synonyms and related concepts.

Question 3. Fill in the blanks with words given in the brackets :
कोष्ठक में दिए शब्दों से रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए।
felled, sacrifice, commanded, cruel, massacre
1. Not only Rajasthan but the entire World will remember the great _______________ of Amrita Devi.
2. The Jallianwala bagh Kand is the event of _______________ in the history of India where a number of innocent people were killed.
3. Kansa was a _______________ king who killed his own sister's children.
4. A large number of trees are _______________ in the name of development.
5. It is said that respect is not demanded but it is _______________.
Answer:
1. sacrifice
2. massacre
3. cruel
4. felled
5. commanded.
In simple words: We choose the best word from the list to complete each sentence. These words help explain the meaning of the sentences fully.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully and consider the context. Try each word from the bracket in the blank to see which one fits best and makes sense in the sentence.

Activity III

Question 1. Look at the following sentences : (निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को देखिए)
1. Her three daughters followed the path shown by their brave mother.
2. The Bishnois now poured in there in groups and sacrificed their lives.
Now fill the blanks of the sentences changing the form of the words given in the brackets :
अब कोष्ठक में दिए शब्दों का रूप परिवर्तित करके इन वाक्यों के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए –
(clasp, hear, shout, cut, declare)
1. Shanu _______________ a strange noise outside her house in the afternoon yesterday.
2. The government of Rajasthan has _______________ a holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti.
Answer:
The words from the bracket, when changed to their simple past forms, are:
1. heard
2. declared
3. clasped
4. shouted
5. cut.
In simple words: We changed the given verbs like 'hear' and 'declare' into their past tense forms such as 'heard' and 'declared'. These changed words help us talk about actions that already happened.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that regular verbs form their past tense by adding '-ed', but many irregular verbs have unique past tense forms that need to be memorized, like 'hear' becoming 'heard'.

Question 2. Change the following sentences into simple past :
निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को simple past में परिवर्तित कीजिए –
1. Hari prepares his food himself.
2. The doctor examines the patients one by one.
3. Madhur calls his younger sister to help him.
4. The watchman keeps a torch while patrolling
5. The chairman thanks the guests with a grand speech.
Answer:
1. Hari prepared his food himself.
2. The doctor examined the patients one by one.
3. Madhur called his younger sister to help him.
4. The watchman kept a torch while patrolling.
5. The chairman thanked the guests with a grand speech.
In simple words: To change a sentence to simple past tense, we change the action word (verb) to its past form. For example, "prepares" becomes "prepared". This shows the action happened earlier.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main verb in each sentence and convert it to its simple past tense. Be careful with irregular verbs (like 'keep' becoming 'kept').

Activity IV

Question. Find out the name of trees in your surroundings.
Which are worshipped.
Which have medicinal value
अपने आस-पास के उन पेड़ों के नाम पता लगाइये –
जिनकी पूजा की जाती है।
जिनका औषधीय महत्व है।
Answer:
The Peepal is a holy tree which is worshipped by Hindus. It has many medicinal uses. It also gives us oxygen not only during the day but at night. This tree is seen as a connection to spiritual beliefs and health.
पीपल एक पवित्र वृक्ष है जो हिन्दुओं द्वारा पूजा जाता है। पीपल के वृक्षों का प्रयोग कई बीमारियों में होता है। पीपल का वृक्ष न केवल दिन में बल्कि रात में भी ऑक्सीजन प्रदान करता है।
Tulsi is considered a sacred plant. It is worshipped by Hindus. Tulsi is very useful in many diseases. This plant is often grown in homes for its health benefits and religious significance.
तुलसी एक पवित्र पौधा माना जाता है। हिन्दु लोग इसकी पूजा करते हैं। तुलसी कई रोगों में लाभदायक है।
In simple words: Peepal and Tulsi are two important trees. Peepal is seen as holy and gives oxygen all day and night. Tulsi is also holy and is used as medicine.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing trees with cultural or medicinal importance, mention both their spiritual significance and their practical uses.

Activity V

यह कविता पेड़ काटने के सम्बन्ध में है। कवि लकड़हारे को एक पुराने वृक्ष को न काटने के लिए प्रेरित कर रहा है। वह अत्यन्त प्रेम के साथ पेड़ को यथास्थान ही रहने देने के लिए अपने कारणों को बता रहा है। अध्यापक सारी कक्षा को चार समूहों में बाँट सकता है। प्रत्येक समूह को पढ़ने के लिए दो पद्यांश दिये जायेंगे तथा प्रस्तुतीकरण हेतु उन्हें समूहगान करना होगा।

Passages For Comprehension

Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow :
निम्न गद्यांशों को पढ़े और नीचे दिये गये प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें –

Passage 1
It was a warm and sunny morning day of September 1737. Amrita Devi, a Bishnoi woman was busy doing her household duties. Her three daughters namely-Ashu, Ratni and Bhagu were at home, helping her. The men were away working in the fields. Suddenly the family heard an unusual uproar outside. Amrita Devi

Question 1. घटना से कौन-सा माह और वर्ष सम्बन्धित है?"
The month was September and the year Was 1737.
Answer: The month related to the event was September, and the year was 1737. This historical detail helps us place the story in time.
माह सितम्बर तथा वर्ष 1737 था।
In simple words: The story happened in September of the year 1737.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always extract exact dates, months, and years from the passage when asked, as precision is key for factual questions.

Question 2. Who was Amrita Devi and what was she doing?
अमृता देवी कौन थी और क्या कर रही थी ?
Answer: Amrita Devi was a Bishnoi woman. She was busy doing her household chores at home. Bishnoi people are known for their strong connection to nature and their community.
अमृता देवी एक बिश्नोई महिला थी। वह अपने घरेलू कार्य करने में व्यस्त थी।
In simple words: Amrita Devi was a Bishnoi woman, and she was busy with her house work.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify both the identity and the activity of the character when asked, using details from the passage.

Question 3. Who were helping Amrita Devi in household work?
घरेलू कार्य में कौन-कौन अमृता देवी की सहायता कर रहे थे?
Answer: Amrita Devi's three daughters were helping her with the household tasks. They were Ashu, Ratni, and Bhagu. Family support is often crucial in daily life.
उसकी तीनों बेटियाँ घरेलू कार्य में उसकी सहायता कर रही थीं।
In simple words: Amrita Devi's three daughters were helping her at home.

🎯 Exam Tip: List all individuals mentioned in the passage who are performing a specific action to ensure your answer is complete.

Question 4. What did they suddenly hear?
उन्होंने अचानक क्या सुना?
Answer: They suddenly heard an unusual uproar outside their house. This loud noise caught everyone's attention. An uproar means a loud and confused noise.
अचानक उन्होंने घर के बाहर एक विचित्र शोर-शराबा सुना।
In simple words: They suddenly heard a strange, loud noise outside their home.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the sensory details mentioned in the passage when describing what characters perceived, such as sounds or sights.

Question 5. What did Amrita Devi see?
अमृता देवी ने क्या देखा?
Answer: Amrita Devi saw that the king's men were cutting down the Khejari trees. This sight must have been very shocking for her as a Bishnoi woman. The felling of trees was a direct threat to her beliefs.
अमृता देवी ने देखा कि राजा के कर्मचारी खेजड़ी के वृक्ष गिरा रहे हैं।
In simple words: Amrita Devi saw the king's men cutting down the Khejari trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: State exactly what the character observed, using the same descriptive language or simplified terms as in the passage.

Passage 2
Amrita Devi was dumbstruck with wonder. She wanted to do something to stop the people. But she did not know how to stop them. Finally, she shouted at the people at the top of her voice to stop felling those holy trees. Nobody heeded to her words. She straightway went to the Hakim to command his men to stop felling the trees. Her all requests were turned down. Even she was pushed out of the tent. Finding no other way to check these people, she ran and clasped one of the khejari trees which the people were cutting.

Question 1. Why was Amrita Devi dumb-struck?
अमृता देवी गैगी के समान क्यों हो गई?
Answer: Amrita Devi was dumbstruck because she saw the people cutting the holy Khejari trees. The sight of her sacred trees being cut left her speechless. Being 'dumbstruck' means being so surprised you can't speak.
लोगों को खेजड़ी के पवित्र वृक्षों को काटता देखकर अमृता देवी गंगी के समान हो गई।
In simple words: Amrita Devi was speechless because she saw people cutting the holy Khejari trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reason (the "why") for a character's reaction by referring directly to the event that caused it in the passage.

Question 2. Why did she shout at the people?
वह लोगों पर क्यों चिल्लाई?
Answer: She shouted at the people to try and stop them from cutting the trees. She wanted to make them understand the importance of the trees. Her loud voice was a desperate attempt to protect what she held dear.
लोगों को वृक्ष काटने से रोकने के लिये वह उन पर चिल्लाई।
In simple words: She shouted to make them stop cutting the trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the immediate purpose or goal behind a character's action when answering a "why" question.

Question 3. What did she do, when nobody heeded to her words?
जब किसी ने उसकी बात पर ध्यान नहीं दिया तो उसने क्या किया?
Answer: When no one listened to her shouts, she went directly to the Hakim's tent to complain. She hoped to convince the authority figure to intervene. Going to the Hakim was her next step to seek help.
वह सीधे हाकिम के तम्बू में अपनी शिकायत के लिये गई।
In simple words: When no one listened, she went to the Hakim's tent to complain.

🎯 Exam Tip: Follow the sequence of events in the passage. If one action fails, describe the character's next attempt to solve the problem.

Question 4. What happened to her requests?
उसकी प्रार्थनाओं का क्या हुआ?
Answer: All of Amrita Devi's requests were turned down. No one listened to her pleas, showing the lack of concern from the authorities at that moment. Being "turned down" means her requests were refused.
(उसकी सारी प्रार्थनाएँ ठुकरा दी गईं।)
In simple words: All her requests were refused.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the outcome of the character's actions directly. Use clear and concise language to describe what happened.

Question 6. Find the word from the passage which is opposite to everybody.
Answer: The word from the passage which is opposite to 'everybody' is 'nobody'. This indicates that no one paid attention to her words. Opposites are words with contrasting meanings.
In simple words: The opposite of 'everybody' is 'nobody'.

🎯 Exam Tip: To find an opposite word, look for words in the passage that suggest a complete absence or lack of something or someone.

Passage 3
The woodcutter had to stop. The Hakim who had come there asked Amrita Devi to keep her away from their path. But she did not move. The cruel Hakim ordered his men to cut down the trees at any cost even if they had to cut Amrita's limbs. Amrita Devi's limbs were cut down, creating a panic among the onlookers. Her three daughters followed the path shown by their brave mother.

Question 1. Who had to stop ?
किसे रुकना पड़ा?
Answer: The woodcutters had to stop cutting the trees. They paused because Amrita Devi was physically protecting the trees. Their work was interrupted by her brave protest.
लकड़हारों को रुकना पड़ा।
In simple words: The woodcutters had to stop.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific group or individual whose actions were halted, based on the information provided in the passage.

Question 2. What did the Hakim ask Amrita Devi?
हाकिम ने अमृता देवी से क्या कहा?
Answer: The Hakim asked Amrita Devi to move away from their path. He wanted her to get out of the way so his men could continue cutting trees. This was a direct command from the authority figure.
हाकिम ने अमृता देवी को उनके रास्ते से दूर रहने के लिए कहा।
In simple words: The Hakim told Amrita Devi to move out of the way.

🎯 Exam Tip: Quote or paraphrase the exact instruction or request made by one character to another as given in the passage.

Question 3. Did Amrita Devi move?
क्या अमृता हट गई?
Answer: No, Amrita Devi did not move. She remained steadfast in her protest, refusing to leave the trees. Her unwavering resolve showed her deep commitment to protecting the environment.
नहीं, अमृता देवी नहीं हटी।
In simple words: No, Amrita Devi did not move from her spot.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple yes/no questions, provide a direct answer followed by a brief justification from the text.

Question 5. अमृता देवी की तीनों पुत्रियों ने अपनी माँ के दिखाए रास्ते का अनुसरण किया।
Write the word from the passage which means 'commanded'.
Answer: The word from the passage that means 'commanded' is 'ordered'. When someone 'commands' or 'orders' something, they give a direct instruction. These words convey authority and direction.
In simple words: The word 'ordered' in the passage means 'commanded'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When finding synonyms, look for words in the passage that are used in a similar context or have the same force of meaning as the given word.

Question 6. Write the word from the passage which is opposite to 'sons'.
Answer: The word from the passage which is opposite to 'sons' is 'daughters'. 'Sons' refers to male children, while 'daughters' refers to female children. These are gender-specific terms for offspring.
In simple words: The opposite of 'sons' found in the passage is 'daughters'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the gender of the individuals mentioned in the context to find the appropriate opposite term for a familial relationship.

Meanings and Translation

our country _______________ Jodhpur. (Page 1) Word-meanings: always (ऑल्वेज़) = हमेशा। remained (रिमेण्ड) = रहा है। torch bearer (टॉर्च बेअरर) = पथ प्रदर्शक (दूसरों को रास्ता बताने वाला)। in every walk of life (इन एप्रि वॉक ऑव लाइफ) = जीवन के प्रत्येक क्षेत्र में। striving hard (स्ट्राइविंग हार्ड) = कठोर परिश्रम कर रहा। whereas (वेअरऐज़) = जबकि। worshippers (व:शिप:ज़) = पुजारी। since ages (सिन्स एजिज़) = युगों से। what follows (वॉट फॉलोज़) = इससे सम्बन्धित। famous (फेमस) = प्रसिद्ध।

हिन्दी अनुवाद – हमारा देश जीवन के प्रत्येक क्षेत्र में हमेशा एक पथ प्रदर्शक (दूसरों को रास्ता बताने वाला) रहा है। आज संसार प्रकृति को बचाने के कठोर प्रयास करने में व्यस्त है जबकि हम तो युगों से वृक्षों के पुजारी रहे हैं। इससे सम्बन्धित जिला जोधपुर के एक छोटे से गाँव खेजड़ली के । बारे में एक प्रसिद्ध कहानी है।

It was _______________ the fields. (Page 1) Word-meanings : warm (वा:म) = गरम् । sunny (सनि) = सूर्य की रोशनी से प्रकाशित। household (हाउसहोल्ड) = घरेलू। duties (ड्यूटीज़) = कार्य । field (फील्ड्ज़) = खेतों।

हिन्दी अनुवाद-यह सितम्बर 1737 का एक गर्म व सुबह के समय सूर्य से प्रकाशित दिन था। एक बिश्नोई महिला अमृता देवी अपने घरेलू कार्य में व्यस्त थी। आशु, रत्नी और भागू नाम की उसकी तीन पुत्रियाँ घर पर ही उसकी सहायता कर रही थीं। आदमी दूर खेतों में काम कर रहे थे।

Suddenly _______________ Bishnois. (Page 1) Word-meanings : suddenly (संडलि) = अचानक । unusual (अनयूजुअल) = असाधारण। uproar (अप्रोर) = शोरगुल । rushed (रश्ट्) = भाग कर गई। matter (मैट) = मामला। royal (रॉयल) = शाही। commanding (कमान्डिंग) = आदेश देते हुए। woodcutter (वुडकटर) = लकड़हारा, लकड़ी काटने वाला। Khejari trees =

हाकिम गिरधारी लाल भण्डारी सारे काम का निरीक्षण कर रहे थे। खेजड़ी वृक्षों को बिश्नोइयों द्वारा पूजा जाता था।

Amrita Devi ........ the tent. (Pages 1-2)
Word-meanings: dumbstruck (डम्ब्स्ट्र क) = गैंगी हो गई, जबान से एक शब्द भी नहीं निकला। wonder (वण्डै) = आश्चर्य। finally (फाइनलि) = आखिरकार | shouted (शाउटिड) = चिल्लाई। at the top of her voice = जितने जोर से वह चिल्ला सकती थी। felling (फैलिंग) = काट गिराना। holy (होलि) = पवित्र । nobody (नोवडि) = किसी ने भी नहीं। heeded (हीडिड) = ध्यान दिया। straight – way (स्ट्रेटवे) = सीधे। were turned down (वर | टःन्ड डाउन) = निरस्त कर दी गईं, नामंजूर कर दी गई। pushed out (पुश्ट आउट) = धक्का दिया गया।

हिन्दी अनुवाद-आश्चर्य से अमृता देवी नँगी-सी रह गई। उन लोगों को रोकने के लिए वह कुछ करना चाहती थी। परन्तु वह नहीं जानती थी कि उन्हें कैसे रोका जाये। आखिरकार, उन पवित्र वृक्षों को गिराने से रोकने के लिये वह अपनी पूरी जोर की आवाज से उन लोगों पर चिल्लाई । किसी ने भी उसके शब्दों पर ध्यान नहीं दिया। अपने आदमियों को वृक्ष गिराने से रोकने का आदेश देने के लिए वह सीधे हाकिम (अधिकारी) के पास गई। उसकी सारी प्रार्थनाओं को निरस्त (नामंजूर) कर दिया गया। यहाँ तक कि उसको तम्बू से बाहर धक्का दे दिया गया।

Finding _______________ mother. (Page 2)
Word-meanings: check (चेक) = रोकना। clasped (क्लेस्ट) = जकड़ कर पकड़ लिया। to keep her away = उसे दूर रहने के लिये। move (मूव) = हिलना। at any cost (एट एनि कॉस्ट) = – किसी भी कीमत पर। even (इवन) = यहाँ तक कि if (इफ़) = यद्यपि। limbs (लिम्ब्ज़) = शरीर के अंग, हाथ-पैर। were cut down (वर कट डाउन) = काट दिए गए। creating (क्रिएटिंग) = पैदा करते हुए। panic (पैनिक) = भय । onlookers (ऑनुलुक:ज) = दर्शकगण। followed (फॉलोड) = अनुसरण किया। shown (शोन) = दिखाया हुआ।

हिन्दी अनुवाद-उन लोगों को रोकने का कोई अन्य उपाय न देखते हुए, वह भागी और खेजड़ी के एक वृक्ष को जिसको वे लोग काट रहे थे, जोर से जकड़कर पकड़ लिया। लकड़कारों को रुकना पड़ा। जो हाकिम (अधिकारी) वहाँ आया था उसने अमृता देवी को उनके रास्ते से दूर रहने । के लिये कहा। परन्तु वह नहीं हिली। क्रूर हाकिम ने अपने आदमियों को हर कीमत पर वृक्ष काटने का आदेश दिया यहाँ तक कि चाहे अमृता देवी के शरीर के अंग (हाथ-पैर) भी कट जायें। अमृता देवी के अंग काट दिये गये जिससे । दर्शकगणों में भय फैल गया। उसकी तीनों पुत्रियों ने उसी – रास्ते का अनुसरण किया जो उनकी बहादुर माँ ने दिखाया था।

But _______________ life. (Pages 2-3)
Word-meanings: concession (कंसेशन) = छूट, रियायत। tender (टेन्डे) = कोमल । aged (एजिड) = आयु वाली। were chopped off (वर चॉप्ट ऑफ) = काट दिये गये। incident (इन्सिडन्ट) = घटना। created (क्रिएटिड) = पैदा कर दिया। sensation (सैन्से इशन) = तहलका, हलचल। community (कम्यूनिटि) = समुदाय। poured (पोड) = आते रहे। sacrificed (सेक्रिफाइस्ट) = बलिदान करते रहे। massacre (मासे) = कत्लेआम। travelled (ट्रेवल्ड) = पहुँची। lives were lost (लाइब्ज वर लोस्ट) = जानें चली गईं। travelled (ट्रेविल्ड) = पहुँचा। rushed down (रश्ट डाउन) = भागे चले आये, तुरन्त पहुँचे। grief

हिन्दी अनुवाद किन्तु उन कोमल आयु की लड़कियों के वास्ते भी कोई छूट नहीं थी। उनके अंग भी काट दिये गये। इस घटना ने समुदाय में तहलका मचा दिया। अब बिश्नोई लोग समूहों में निरन्तर आते रहे और अपना जीवन बलिदान करते रहे। चूँकि 363 जानें चली गई, अतः इस घटना ने कत्लेआम का रूप धारण कर लिया। जैसे ही यह समाचार जोधपुर के राजा-महाराजा अभय सिंह के पास पहुँचा, वे तुरन्त खेजड़ली पहुँचे और अपने आदमियों को ऐसा करने से रोक दिया।

अपनी रियासत के 363 लोगों की जाने जाने पर वे बहुत दुखी हुए। उन्होंने न केवल उस क्षेत्र में वृक्षे काट गिराने पर प्रतिबन्ध ही लगाया बल्कि मरने वालों को शहीद भी घोषित किया। उन्होंने एक शाही फरमान भी जारी कर दिया कि –

• बिश्नोई गाँवों में हरे वृक्षों को नहीं काटा जायेगा।
• दोषियों को दण्डित किया जायेगा और उनके विरुद्ध कानूनी कार्यवाही की जायेगी।
• शाही परिवार के सदस्य भी वहाँ जानवरों का शिकार नहीं करेंगे।

ऐसा अद्वितीय बलिदान था अमृता देवी का जिसने अपना जीवन देकर भी प्रकृति से प्रेम किया।

Question 1. Write 'I' for the statements which are true and 'F' for the false ones : सत्य कथन के लिए “I” और असत्य कथन के लिए 'F' लिखें।
1. Amrita Devi was working in the fields when the King's men and woodcutters came to cut down the trees.
2. Ashu, Ratni and Bhagu had gone to school when Amrita Devi was doing her household work
3. Girdhari Lal Bhandari was the Hakim of the King and was the supervisor.
4. One thousand people were killed by the king's men while saving the Khejri trees.
5. Amrita Devi succeeded to stop the men from felling the trees.
Answer:
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T. These statements help us understand the details and outcomes of the Khejri tree incident, which is central to Amrita Devi's story.
In simple words: Read each statement about Amrita Devi and the trees. Write 'T' if it is true, and 'F' if it is false.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to details in the story to accurately determine if each statement is true or false. Often, one small detail can change the truth value.

Question 2. Answer the following questions in brief : निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के संक्षिप्त उत्तर दीजिए।
(i) Which trees were being cut down by the Royal people and why? शाही आदमियों द्वारा कौन-से वृक्ष काटे जा रहे थे और क्यों?
(ii) who was the supervisor of the team? टीम का निरीक्षणकर्ता कौन था?
Answer:
(i) Khejri trees were being cut down by the Royal men at the order of their king. These trees were valuable for their wood and other resources.
शाही आदमियों द्वारा अपने राजा के आदेश पर खेजड़ी के वृक्षों को काटा जा रहा था।
(ii) Girdhari Lal Bhandari was the supervisor of the team.
गिरधारी लाल भण्डारी टीम के निरीक्षणकर्ता थे। He was responsible for overseeing the task of felling trees and ensuring the king's orders were followed.
In simple words: The royal people were cutting Khejri trees because the king told them to. Girdhari Lal Bhandari was the person in charge of the woodcutting team.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked "who" or "what" with "why," always provide both the person/object and the reason for full marks. Remember to include both English and Hindi parts if the question asks for it.

Question. (iv) How did Amrita Devi protest? अमृता देवी ने कैसे विरोध प्रकट किया?
Answer: Amrita Devi clasped one of the trees to show her protest. She hugged the tree tightly to prevent it from being cut down, symbolizing her strong objection. अपने विरोध को प्रकट करने के लिए अमृता देवी एक वृक्ष से लिपट गईं।
In simple words: Amrita Devi hugged a tree to show she was against cutting them.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing a protest, use strong verbs like 'clasped' or 'hugged' and explain the action taken by the individual.

Question. (v) What did Maharaja Abhay Singh do when he came to know about the massacre? जब महाराजा अभय सिंह को कत्लेआम के बारे में पता लगा तो उन्होंने क्या किया?
Answer: Maharaja Abhay Singh rushed to the village Khejarli and ordered his men to stop cutting trees and banned felling of trees in that area. He took immediate action to prevent further loss of life and trees. महाराजा तुरन्त खेजड़ली गाँव के लिए चल दिये तथा अपने लोगों को वृक्ष काटना बन्द करने का आदेश दिया तथा उस क्षेत्र में वृक्षों के काट गिराने पर प्रतिबन्ध लगा दिया।
In simple words: When Maharaja Abhay Singh heard about the killing, he quickly went to Khejarli village and stopped his men from cutting more trees. He banned cutting trees there.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the immediate actions and the final decision made by the authority figure in response to a significant event.

Activity II

Question 1. Correct the misspelt words: गलत वर्तनी वाले शब्दों को सही करें। sarcficie, matrysr, cmomadend, crule, masascer.
Answer: sacrifice, martyrs, commanded, cruel, massacre. Correcting spellings helps in clearer communication and understanding of texts.
In simple words: Fix the wrong spellings for the given words.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice common vocabulary and focus on letter combinations that often cause errors to improve spelling accuracy.

Question 2. Give one word for each of the following : (निम्नांकित में से प्रत्येक के लिए एक शब्द दीजिए।)
1. order somebody to do something.
2. killing of people in a large number.
3. the opposite to kind in the meaning.
4. to give away something voluntarily.
Answer:
1. commanded
2. massacre
3. cruel
4. sacrifice. Finding one-word substitutes helps improve vocabulary and makes writing more concise.
In simple words: For each phrase, find one word that means the same thing.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the phrase carefully to grasp its full meaning, then think of a single word that perfectly captures that idea.

Activity III

Question 1. Look at the following sentences : (निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को देखिए)
1. Her three daughters followed the path shown by their brave mother.
2. The Bishnois now poured in there in groups and sacrificed their lives.
Now fill the blanks of the sentences changing the form of the words given in the brackets : अब कोष्ठक में दिए शब्दों का रूप परिवर्तित करके इन वाक्यों के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए – (clasp, hear, shout, cut, declare)
1. Shanu __________ a strange noise outside her house in the afternoon yesterday.
2. The government of Rajasthan has __________ a holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti.
Answer:
1. heard
2. declared
3. clasped
4. shouted
5. cut. These are the past tense forms of the words given in the brackets, used to complete sentences in a story.
In simple words: Use the words in the brackets and change them to their past form to fill in the blanks of sentences.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the context of the sentence to choose the correct word and ensure it is in the appropriate tense (like past tense for a past event).

Question 2. Change the following sentences into simple past : निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को simple past में परिवर्तित कीजिए –
1. Hari prepares his food himself.
2. The doctor examines the patients one by one.
3. Madhur calls his younger sister to help him.
4. The watchman keeps a torch while patrolling
5. The chairman thanks the guests with a grand speech.
Answer:
1. Hari prepared his food himself.
2. The doctor examined the patients one by one.
3. Madhur called his younger sister to help him.
4. The watchman kept a torch while patrolling.
5. The chairman thanked the guests with a grand speech. Changing verbs to simple past tense shows that an action happened and finished at a specific time in the past.
In simple words: Change the verb in each sentence to show it happened in the past.

🎯 Exam Tip: To change a sentence to simple past, usually add '-ed' to regular verbs. Remember irregular verbs have different past forms.

Activity IV

Question. Find out the name of trees in your surroundings. Which are worshipped. Which have medicinal value अपने आस-पास के उन पेड़ों के नाम पता लगाइये – जिनकी पूजा की जाती है। जिनका औषधीय महत्व है।
Answer: The Peepal is a holy tree which is worshiped by the Hindus. It has many medicinal uses. It gives us oxygen not only in the day but also at night. पीपल एक पवित्र वृक्ष है जो हिन्दुओं द्वारा पूजा जाता है। पीपल के वृक्षों का प्रयोग कई बीमारियों में होता है। पीपल का वृक्ष न केवल दिन में बल्कि रात में भी ऑक्सीजन प्रदान करता है।
Tulsi is considered a sacred plant. It is worshiped by the Hindus. Tulsi is very useful in many diseases. तुलसी एक पवित्र पौधा माना जाता है। हिन्दु लोग इसकी पूजा करते हैं। तुलसी कई रोगों में लाभदायक है। Both Peepal and Tulsi are examples of trees with cultural and health significance.
In simple words: Peepal and Tulsi are two trees often found nearby. Peepal is holy and gives oxygen all the time. Tulsi is also holy and good for many illnesses.

🎯 Exam Tip: When listing trees, try to include specific details about their uses or cultural significance, such as their medicinal properties or religious importance.

Passages For Comprehension

Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow : निम्न गद्यांशों को पढ़े और नीचे दिये गये प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें –

Passage 1

It was a warm and sunny morning day of September 1737. Amrita Devi, a Bishnoi woman was busy doing her household duties. Her three daughters namely-Ashu, Ratni and Bhagu were at home, helping her. The men were away working in the fields. Suddenly the family heard an unusual uproar outside. Amrita Devi

Question 1. The month was September and the year Was 1737. माह सितम्बर तथा वर्ष 1737 था।
Answer: The month was September and the year was 1737. This historical context sets the scene for the events that unfold in the story.
In simple words: The events happened in September of the year 1737.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always extract specific dates and times directly from the passage when asked, ensuring accuracy in your answer.

Question 2. Who was Amrita Devi and what was she doing? अमृता देवी कौन थी और क्या कर रही थी ?
Answer: Amrita Devi was a Bishnoi woman. She was busy in her household work. She was a typical village woman performing daily chores at home. अमृता देवी एक बिश्नोई महिला थी। वह अपने घरेलू कार्य करने में व्यस्त थी।
In simple words: Amrita Devi was a Bishnoi woman who was busy doing chores at home.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a question has two parts ("who" and "what"), ensure both parts are clearly answered in your response.

Question 3. Who were helping Amrita Devi in household work? घरेलू कार्य में कौन-कौन अमृता देवी की सहायता कर रहे थे?
Answer: Her three daughters were helping her in the household work. Ashu, Ratni, and Bhagu were assisting their mother with the daily tasks. उनकी तीनों बेटियाँ उसके घरेलू कार्य में उसकी सहायता कर रही थीं।
In simple words: Amrita Devi's three daughters were helping her with house work.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify key characters mentioned in the passage who are involved in the activity asked about in the question.

Question 4. What did they suddenly hear? उन्होंने अचानक क्या सुना?
Answer: Suddenly they heard a strange uproar outside the house. This unexpected loud noise signaled the beginning of trouble. अचानक उन्होंने घर के बाहर एक विचित्र शोर-शराबा सुना।
In simple words: They suddenly heard a loud, strange noise coming from outside their house.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for adverbs like "suddenly" in the question to guide you to the specific event or action in the passage.

Question 5. What did Amrita Devi see? अमृता देवी ने क्या देखा?
Answer: Amrita Devi saw that the king's men were felling the Khejari trees. She witnessed the immediate threat to the environment she cherished. अमृता देवी ने देखा कि राजा के कर्मचारी खेजड़ी के वृक्ष गिरा रहे हैं।
In simple words: Amrita Devi saw the king's workers cutting down the Khejari trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: State exactly what was observed, referencing the specific action and the objects involved as described in the passage.

Passage 2

Amrita Devi was dumbstruck with wonder. She wanted to do something to stop the people. But she did not know how to stop them. Finally, she shouted at the people at the top of her voice to stop felling those holy trees. Nobody heeded to her words. She straightway went to the Hakim to command his men to stop felling the trees. Her all requests were turned down. Even she was pushed out of the tent. Finding no other way to check these people, she ran and clasped one of the khejari trees which the people were cutting.

Question 1. Why was Amrita Devi dumb-struck? अमृता देवी गैगी के समान क्यों हो गई?
Answer: Amrita Devi was dumbstruck to see the people cutting the holy trees of khejari. The sight of the sacred trees being destroyed left her speechless with shock. लोगों को खेजडी के पवित्र वृक्षों को काटता देखकर अमृता देवी गंगी के समान हो गई।
In simple words: Amrita Devi was shocked and speechless because she saw people cutting down the holy Khejri trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for the direct cause-and-effect relationship described in the passage to answer "why" questions.

Question 2. Why did she shout at the people? वह लोगों पर क्यों चिल्लाई?
Answer: She shouted at the people to stop them from cutting the trees. She used her voice as a last resort to try and protect the Khejri trees. लोगों को वृक्ष काटने से रोकने के लिये वह उन पर चिल्लाई।
In simple words: She yelled at the people to make them stop cutting the trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: When the question asks for a character's motivation, find the action in the passage and the reason given for it.

Question 3. What did she do, when nobody heeded to her words? जब किसी ने उसकी बात पर ध्यान नहीं दिया तो उसने क्या किया?
Answer: She straightway went to the Hakim's tent for her complaint. When her shouts were ignored, she sought higher authority. वह सीधे हाकिम के तम्बू में अपनी शिकायत के लिये गई।
In simple words: When no one listened, she went directly to the Hakim's tent to complain.

🎯 Exam Tip: Trace the sequence of events in the passage to understand how a character reacts when their initial efforts fail.

Question 4. What happened to her requests? उसकी प्रार्थनाओं का क्या हुआ?
Answer: All her requests were turned down. Despite her efforts, her pleas to stop the tree felling were rejected. (उसकी सारी प्रार्थनाएँ ठुकरा दी गईं।)
In simple words: No one accepted her requests; they were all refused.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use clear, concise language to state the outcome, avoiding ambiguity about whether the requests were accepted or denied.

Question 6. Find the word from the passage which is opposite to everybody.
Answer: nobody. This word signifies the absence of any person, directly opposite to "everybody."
In simple words: The opposite word for 'everybody' is 'nobody'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the passage carefully to identify synonyms or antonyms based on the context of the words.

Passage 3

The woodcutter had to stop. The Hakim who had come there asked Amrita Devi to keep her away from their path. But she did not move. The cruel Hakim ordered his men to cut down the trees at any cost even if they had to cut Amrita's limbs. Amrita Devi's limbs were cut down, creating a panic among the onlookers. Her three daughters followed the path shown by their brave mother.

Question 1. Who had to stop ? किसे रुकना पड़ा?
Answer: The woodcutters had to stop. Their work was interrupted by the protest. लकड़हारों को रुकना पड़ा।
In simple words: The woodcutters had to stop their work.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific group or person directly affected by the action described in the question.

Question 2. What did the Hakim ask Amrita Devi? हाकिम ने अमृता देवी से क्या कहा?
Answer: The Hakim asked Amrita Devi to keep her away from their path. He wanted her to move so his men could continue cutting trees. हाकिम ने अमृता देवी को उनके रास्ते से दूर रहने के लिए कहा।
In simple words: The Hakim told Amrita Devi to get out of their way.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the direct command or request made by one character to another as stated in the passage.

Question 3. Did Amrita Devi move? क्या अमृता हट गई?
Answer: No, she did not move. She remained firm in her protest against the tree felling. नहीं, अमृता देवी नहीं हटी।
In simple words: No, Amrita Devi did not move from her spot.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple "yes/no" questions, always give a direct answer followed by a brief, supporting detail from the passage.

Question 5. Write the word from the passage which means 'commanded'.
Answer: ordered. This word accurately reflects the meaning of being given an instruction or directive.
In simple words: The word that means 'commanded' in the passage is 'ordered'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When finding synonyms, ensure the chosen word fits the exact context in which the original word was used in the passage.

Question 6. Write the word from the passage which is opposite to 'sons'.
Answer: daughters. The passage mentions her "three daughters," which is the direct opposite of "sons."
In simple words: The opposite of 'sons' found in the passage is 'daughters'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify words related to family members in the passage to find the appropriate antonym.

Meanings and Translation

our country .......... Jodhpur. (Page 1) Word-meanings: always (ऑल्वेज़) = हमेशा। remained (रिमेण्ड) = रहा है। torch bearer (टॉच बेअरर) = पथ प्रदर्शक दूसरों को रास्ता बताने वाला। in every walk of life (इन एत्रि वॉक ऑव लाइफ) = जीवन के प्रत्येक क्षेत्र में। striving hard (ट्राइविंग हा:ड) = कठोर परिश्रम कर रहा। whereas (वेअऐज़) = जबकि worshippers (व:शिप:ज़) = पुजारी। since ages (सिन्स एजिज़) = युगों से। what follows (वॉट फॉलोज़) = इससे सम्बन्धित famous (फेमस) = प्रसिद्ध।

हिन्दी अनुवाद – हमारा देश जीवन के प्रत्येक क्षेत्र में हमेशा एक पथ प्रदर्शक (दूसरों को रास्ता बताने वाला) रहा है। आज संसार प्रकृति को बचाने के कठोर प्रयास करने में व्यस्त है जबकि हम तो युगों से वृक्षों के पुजारी रहे हैं। इससे सम्बन्धित जिला जोधपुर के एक छोटे से गाँव खेजड़ली के । बारे में एक प्रसिद्ध कहानी है।

It was .......... the fields. (Page 1) Word-meanings : warm (वा:म) = गरम् । sunny (सनि) = सूर्य की रोशनी से प्रकाशित household (हाउसहोल्ड) = घरेलू duties (ड्यूटीज़) = कार्य । field (फील्ड्ज़) = खेतों।

हिन्दी अनुवाद-यह सितम्बर 1737 का एक गर्म व सुबह के समय सूर्य से प्रकाशित दिन था। एक बिश्नोई महिला अमृता देवी अपने घरेलू कार्य में व्यस्त थी। आशु, रत्नी और भागू नाम की उसकी तीन पुत्रियाँ घर पर ही उसकी सहायता कर रही थीं। आदमी दूर खेतों में काम कर रहे थे।

Suddenly .......... Bishnois. (Page 1) Word-meanings : suddenly (संडलि) = अचानक । unusual (अनयूजुअल) = असाधारण uproar (अप्रोर) = शोरगुल । rushed (रश्ट्) = भाग कर गई। matter (मैट) = मामला। royal (रॉयल) = शाही। commanding (कमान्डिंग) = आदेश देते हुए। woodcutter (वुडकटर) = लकड़हारा, लकड़ी काटने वाला। Khejari trees =

हाकिम गिरधारी लाल भण्डारी सारे काम का निरीक्षण कर रहे थे। खेजड़ी वृक्षों को बिश्नोइयों द्वारा पूजा जाता था।

Amrita Devi ........ the tent. (Pages 1-2) Word-meanings: dumbstruck (डम्ब्स्ट्र क) = गैंगी हो गई, जबान से एक शब्द भी नहीं निकला। wonder (वण्डै) = आश्चर्य। finally (फाइनलि) = आखिरकार | shouted (शाउटिड) = चिल्लाई। at the top of her voice = जितने जोर से वह चिल्ला सकती थी। felling (फैलिंग) = काट गिराना। holy (होलि) = पवित्र । nobody (नोवडि) = किसी ने भी नहीं। heeded (हीडिड) = ध्यान दिया। straight – way (स्ट्रेटवे) = सीधे। were turned down (वर | टःन्ड डाउन) = निरस्त कर दी गईं, नामंजूर कर दी गई। pushed out (पुश्ट आउट) = धक्का दिया गया।

हिन्दी अनुवाद-आश्चर्य से अमृता देवी नँगी-सी रह गई। उन लोगों को रोकने के लिए वह कुछ करना चाहती थी। परन्तु वह नहीं जानती थी कि उन्हें कैसे रोका जाये। आखिरकार, उन पवित्र वृक्षों को गिराने से रोकने के लिये वह अपनी पूरी जोर की आवाज से उन लोगों पर चिल्लाई । किसी ने भी उसके शब्दों पर ध्यान नहीं दिया। अपने आदमियों को वृक्ष गिराने से रोकने का आदेश देने के लिए वह सीधे हाकिम (अधिकारी) के पास गई। उसकी सारी प्रार्थनाओं को निरस्त (नामंजूर) कर दिया गया। यहाँ तक कि उसको तम्बू से बाहर धक्का दे दिया गया।

Finding .......... mother. (Page 2) Word-meanings: check (चेक) = रोकना clasped (क्लेस्ट) = जकड़ कर पकड़ लिया। to keep her away = उसे दूर रहने के लिये। move (मूव) = हिलना। at any cost (एट एनि कॉस्ट) = – किसी भी कीमत पर। even (इवन) = यहाँ तक कि if (इफ़) = यद्यपि। limbs (लिम्ब्ज़) = शरीर के अंग, हाथ-पैर were cut down (वर कट डाउन) = काट दिए गए। creating (क्रिएटिंग) = पैदा करते हुए। panic (पैनिक) = भय । onlookers (ऑनुलुक:ज) = दर्शकगण followed (फॉलोड) = अनुसरण किया। shown (शोन) = दिखाया हुआ।

हिन्दी अनुवाद-उन लोगों को रोकने का कोई अन्य उपाय न देखते हुए, वह भागी और खेजड़ी के एक वृक्ष को जिसको वे लोग काट रहे थे, जोर से जकड़कर पकड़ लिया। लकड़कारों को रुकना पड़ा। जो हाकिम (अधिकारी) वहाँ आया था उसने अमृता देवी को उनके रास्ते से दूर रहने । के लिये कहा। परन्तु वह नहीं हिली। क्रूर हाकिम ने अपने आदमियों को हर कीमत पर वृक्ष काटने का आदेश दिया यहाँ तक कि चाहे अमृता देवी के शरीर के अंग (हाथ-पैर) भी कट जायें। अमृता देवी के अंग काट दिये गये जिससे । दर्शकगणों में भय फैल गया। उसकी तीनों पुत्रियों ने उसी – रास्ते का अनुसरण किया जो उनकी बहादुर माँ ने दिखाया था।

But .......... life. (Pages 2-3) Word-meanings: concession (कंसेशन) = छूट, रियायत। tender (टेन्डे) = कोमल । aged (एजिड) = आयु वाली। were chopped off (वर चॉप्ट ऑफ) = काट दिये गये। incident (इन्सिडन्ट) = घटना। created (क्रिएटिड) = पैदा कर दिया। sensation (सैन्से इशन) = तहलका, हलचल। community (कम्यूनिटि) = समुदाय। poured (पोड) = आते रहे। sacrificed (सेक्रिफाइस्ट) = बलिदान करते रहे। massacre (मासे) = कत्लेआम। travelled (ट्रेवल्ड) = पहुँची। lives were lost (लाइब्ज वर लोस्ट) = जानें चली गईं। travelled (ट्रेविल्ड) = पहुँचा। rushed down (रश्ट डाउन) = भागे चले आये, तुरन्त पहुँचे। grief

हिन्दी अनुवाद किन्तु उन कोमल आयु की लड़कियों के वास्ते भी कोई छूट नहीं थी। उनके अंग भी काट दिये गये। इस घटना ने समुदाय में तहलका मचा दिया। अब बिश्नोई लोग समूहों में निरन्तर आते रहे और अपना जीवन बलिदान करते रहे। चूँकि 363 जानें चली गई, अतः इस घटना ने कत्लेआम का रूप धारण कर लिया। जैसे ही यह समाचार जोधपुर के राजा-महाराजा अभय सिंह के पास पहुँचा, वे तुरन्त खेजड़ली पहुँचे और अपने आदमियों को ऐसा करने से रोक दिया।

अपनी रियासत के 363 लोगों की जाने जाने पर वे बहुत दुखी हुए। उन्होंने न केवल उस क्षेत्र में वृक्षे काट गिराने पर प्रतिबन्ध ही लगाया बल्कि मरने वालों को शहीद भी घोषित किया। उन्होंने एक शाही फरमान भी जारी कर दिया कि –

• बिश्नोई गाँवों में हरे वृक्षों को नहीं काटा जायेगा।
• दोषियों को दण्डित किया जायेगा और उनके विरुद्ध कानूनी कार्यवाही की जायेगी।
• शाही परिवार के सदस्य भी वहाँ जानवरों का शिकार नहीं करेंगे।

ऐसा अद्वितीय बलिदान था अमृता देवी का जिसने अपना जीवन देकर भी प्रकृति से प्रेम किया।