Question

Sunderlal Bahuguna is related to which of the following movements?

• A. Dalit Movement
• B. Women Movement
• C. Chipko Movement
• D. Narmada Bachao Movement

Hint:

Chipko = ``hug the trees'' in Uttarakhand (then UP) hills; link with Sunderlal Bahuguna and Gaura Devi.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Person and cause. Sunderlal Bahuguna was a Gandhian environmentalist from Garhwal who campaigned for forest conservation and sustainable development in the Himalayas.

Step 2: Movement link. He became the most recognized face of the {Chipko} movement—non-violent resistance where villagers hugged trees to prevent commercial felling.

Step 3: Distinguish from other movements. Narmada Bachao Andolan is associated with Medha Patkar; ``Dalit'' and ``Women'' movements are broad social categories, not his primary association.

Step 4: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Chipko Movement (Option C).}} \]