Which one of the following movement was carried out for the conservation of forests and the environment?
Question
Which one of the following movement was carried out for the conservation of forests and the environment?
Solution
The movement that was carried out for the conservation of forests and the environment is known as the "Chipko Movement". This movement started in the 1970s in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The word 'Chipko' means 'to hug' or 'to stick'. The villagers, especially women, used to hug the trees to prevent them from being cut down by contractors. This non-violent movement aimed at protecting and conserving forests and the environment.
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