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Who were the main leaders or proponents of the Jungle Bachao Andolan?

AGovernment officials

BEnvironmental scientists

CTeak tree farmers

DTribal people of Singhbhum district

Answer:

D. Tribal people of Singhbhum district

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

  • Today, Singhbhum is located in Jharkhand


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