Question

What is the Chipko Movement?

• A. A movement to protest against deforestation and protect trees and forests.
• B. A movement to promote the use of wood in construction.
• C. A movement to encourage the planting of new trees.
• D. A movement to study different types of trees.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A movement to protest against deforestation and protect trees and forests.

• The movement to protect trees and forests started in Uttarakhand - Chipko Movement

• Place where it started - Uttarakhand (Chamoli)

• The leader of the Chipko Movement - Sundarlal Bahuguna

• Prominent leaders - Gaura Devi, Chandiprasad Bhatt