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The Chipko movement was started by in 1974 to protect trees from being cut.

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Amrita Bishnoi

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Gaura Devi

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Gauri Bishnoi

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Amrita Devi

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The correct option is B Gaura Devi
In 1974, Gaura Devi showed exemplary courage by protecting trees from being cut. She, along with 25 other women, guarded the trees in her village Reni from being cut by local loggers. This was the beginning of the Chipko movement.

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