Chipko Movement

Q. Who started the Chipko movement?

1. Bava Mahaliya
2. Sunderlal Bahuguna
3. Rachel Carson
4. Birsa Munda

Q. Why was the movement against tree felling at Garhwal called Chipko movement?

1. Because the villagers were dependent on the forests
2. Because the forests were depleting
3. Because the villagers hugged trees
4. Because villagers were taught about sustainable environment

Q.

Van mahotsav is meant for____________ ? When did it start ? Who initiated van mahotasav ?

Q. In 1970, the forests in the Garhwal Himalayas were felled for purposes.

1. medicinal
2. commercial
3. firewood

Q. Identify the person assiciated with the environmental movement.


NBA-Narmada Bachao Andolan

1. Use of DDT
2. Chipko
   Movement
3. Sunderlal
   Bahuguna
4. Bava Mahaliya
5. NBA
6. Rachel Carson

Q. How did the Chipko movement voice out the need for sustainable development?

1. People planted trees
2. People hugged trees
3. People cut down trees
4. People wired trees

Q. Identify the statement that does not connect with the Chipko movement.

1. The movement was organised by Sunderlal Bahuguna.
2. The movement had villagers hug the trees to protect them from felling.
3. The movement protected the forests as the villagers were directly dependent on them.
4. The movement initiated planting more trees.