Question

Chipko movement was launched for the protection of

• A. forests
• B. livestock
• C. wetlands
• D. grasslands

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Chipko movement was initially meant for protecting trees but now is meant for preservation of environment including habitat and wildlife. Chipko movement was born in March 1973 in Gopeshwar in Chamoli district when trees were not allowed to be cut by village folk by hugging them first near village Mandal, then Rampur Phata and in 1974 near village Reni (led by Gaura Devi). The movement had two leaders, Chandi Prasad Bh&tt of Gopeshwar and Sunder Lai Bahuguna of Silyara in Tehri region.