Khejri tree is found majorly in which of the following states?

The Correct answer is:  Rajasthan

Concept:

• Khejedli or Khejarli is a village in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. 
• The name of the town is derived from Khejadi trees that were once abundant in the village.

Key Points

About Khejadi tree:

• Its scientific name is Prosopis cineraria.
• It is known by different names across India.
• Example: Shami in Maharastra & Uttar Pradesh, Jammi in Telangana, Khijro in Gujarat, Khejri in Rajasthan, Janti in Haryana, and Jand in Punjab.
• It is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae.
• The Khejadi tree is found mainly in desert areas.
• It can grow without much water.
• Its bark is used for making medicines.
• People cook and eat its fruits.
• Its wood is such that it is not affected by insects.
• Animals in the area eat the leaves of the Khejadi.

​Thus, the Khejri tree is found majorly in the state of Rajasthan. 

Additional Information

About the Khejadli village: 

• In the Khejadli village, no tree is cut and no animal is harmed. 
• The people of Khejadli village take the responsibility of protecting the Khejadi trees upon themselves as a part of their culture.
• The people of Khejadli village are well known for their revolt against the king, who has ordered the felling down of these Khejadi trees for wood.
• The people hugged the trees and did not let them go and died saving them.
• Even today, the people of this area, called Bishnois, continue to protect plants and animals.
• Even though in the middle of the desert, this area is green and animals roam freely without fear.