Question

First Chipko movement was started by

• A. Sundar Lal Bahuguna, in Garhwal, Himalaya, $1974$
  
• B. Ahmed Khan, Bangalore city, $1986$
  
• C. Amrita Devi Bishnoi, $1731$
  
• D. Ramesh Chandra Dagar, Sonipat Haryaya, $1973$
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C Amrita Devi Bishnoi, $1731$


Chipko movement
Amrita Devi showed remarkable courage in protecting the trees in the forest. The Chipko Movement of Garhwal Himalayas showed the power of the local communities in protecting the forests.
The local communities worship the forests and thus involving them in biodiversity conservation was ideated by the government.