Question

State whether the given statement is true or false.

The main leader of Chipko movement was Pandurang Hegde.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• The main leader of the Chipko movement was Sunderlal Bahuguna. The idea of Chipko movement was of his wife and the action was taken by him.
• Chipko Movement, started in 1970's, was a non-violent movement aimed at protection and conservation of trees and forests from being destroyed.
• So, the given statement is - 'False'.