Question

What type of trees were proposed to replace the sal trees?

• A. Sandalwood trees
• B. Teak trees
• C. Mahogany trees
• D. Neem trees

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Teak trees

• The organisation formed against the Bihar government's decision to cut down sal trees and replace them with teak trees in nature reserves - Jungle Bachao Andolan

• Place where it started Bihar

• Period - 1980s

• Leadership provided by - Tribal people of Singhbhum district in Bihar

• Today, Singhbhum is located in Jharkhand