Question

Read the statements below and answer the question:
Statement 1: Chipko Movement is primarily a forest conservation movement.
Statement 2: The aim of Chipko Movement is protecting and conserving trees and preserving forest from being destroyed.
Q: Which of the above statements are true?

• A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
• B. Only Statement 1 is true.
• C. Only Statement 2 is true.
• D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

• Chipko Movement is primarily a forest conservation movement. The word ‘Chipko’ means ‘to stick’ or ‘to hug’.
• Sunderlal Bahuguna was the founder of this movement.
• It was started in 1970s with the aim of protecting and conserving trees and preserving forest from being destroyed.