Question

After a particulary brutal storm in 1989, you decide to plant mangrove saplings along the coast in your village to control erosion. As the years roll by, you tirelessly plant, preserve, and campaign for the protection of mangroves. You begin to document different mangrove varieties, and publish a few books. You even start a small 'mangrove school' to educate the children in your village about the importance of preserving mangroves.

A: Who are you?
B: Where are you from?

• A. A: Harekala Hajabba
  B: Mangalore
• B. A: Pokkudan
  B: Mangalore
• C. A: Harekala Hajabba
  B: Kannur
• D. A: Pokkudan
  B: Kannur

Answer 1

The correct option is D A: Pokkudan

B: Kannur
Pokkudan was born in Ezhom village, located in Kannur district in Kerala. He was an agricultural labourer who was forced to leave school early. He spent his life planting, preserving, and tirelessly campaigning for the protection of mangroves. He also made efforts to spread environmental awareness among the people in his village. Today, Pokkudan is perceived as a role model for environmental activism.