Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Medha Patkar helped save millions of people by going against the Narmada Valley project. This project would have affected the environment and thousands would have become homeless. Why do you think Medha Patkar helped the people save their homes?

• A. Medha Patkar had civic consciousness.
• B. Medha Patkar was the Chief Minister and wanted to win the elections.
• C. Medha Patkar lived in Narmada Valley and saved her own house.
• D. Medha Patkar gained people's confidence so that she could stay in India.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Medha Patkar had civic consciousness.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When every citizen thinks of the genuine interests of the society, when one considers the interests of the society the same as that of its citizens, we achieve civic consciousness. Medha Patkar and her contribution to society is an example of civic consciousness.