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What was the primary reason for the start of the Jungle Bachao Andolan?

ATo protest the felling of sal trees and their replacement with teak trees.

BTo demand the government plant more trees in nature reserves.

CTo advocate for the rights of tribal people in Bihar.

DTo promote the cultivation of teak trees for commercial purposes.

Answer:

A. To protest the felling of sal trees and their replacement with teak trees.

Read Explanation:

  • 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


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