The Chipko Movement was associated with __________.
A
Children's exploitation
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B
Women empowerment
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C
Rights of adivasis
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D
Forest conservation
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Solution
The correct option is D Forest conservation
Chipko movement was a forest conservation movement in India. It
began in 1973. Alaknanda floods alarmed people of how deforestation has resulted
in disturbance.
Thus, people took up this movement and carried on a number of rallies
to create awareness among people. They protested against commercial logging operations.
People hugged trees to protest against cutting down of trees. hence the name Chipko which is a hindi word.