Question

Choose the correct statements regarding chipko movement.

• A. It was initiated by Sundarlal Bahuguna.
• B. People protected trees from being cut by hugging them.
• C. This was a movement for the conservation of forest.
• D. This was a movement for the conservation of wild animals.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A It was initiated by Sundarlal Bahuguna.
B People protected trees from being cut by hugging them.
C This was a movement for the conservation of forest.

In order to protest against the increasing deforestation, famous environmentalist Sundarlal Bahuguna started the chipko movement. This was a movement for the conservation of forests. Peoples wrapped their arms around the trees to protect them from being cut down.