Multiple choice

Chipko movement is also known as

  1. cut the trees movement

  2. use the trees movement

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. hug the trees movement
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Explanation

Chipko means 'hugging'. Chipko movement means ‘tree hugging’ movement. The movement was known for its tactic of hugging trees to prevent them from being cut down. It was done to prevent commercial timber harvesting.

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