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The Chipko Movement began in which year and place?

A1968, Himachal Pradesh

B1973, Chamoli district (Uttarakhand)

C1983, Uttara Kannada district (Karnataka)

D1975, Rajasthan

Answer:

B. 1973, Chamoli district (Uttarakhand)

Read Explanation:

  • Chipko started in 1973 in Chamoli district (then in Uttar Pradesh, now Uttarakhand) when villagers protested against commercial logging.


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