Question

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

• A. The movement was organised by Sunderlal Bahuguna.
• B. The movement had villagers hug the trees to protect them from felling.
• C. The movement protected the forests as the villagers were directly dependent on them.
• D. The movement initiated planting more trees.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The movement initiated planting more trees.

The Chipko movement was started when the forests of Garhwal in Uttarakhand were felled for commercial purposes. Since the villagers were highly dependent on the forests, they, together with Sunderlal Bahuguna, organised villagers to hug the trees and stop deforestation. However, this movement did not initiate planting more trees.