Multiple choice

The 'Chipko Movement' is related to

  1. Wildlife preservation

  2. Forest conservation

  3. Scientific agriculture

  4. Deforestation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chipko Movement was a forest conservation movement that began in the 1970s in the Himalayan region (particularly Uttarakhand). Villagers hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down by commercial loggers. The term 'chipko' means 'to embrace' or 'to stick' in Hindi. It was not primarily about wildlife preservation, scientific agriculture, or promoting deforestation.

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