Question

The main aim of Chipko Movement started in Uttarakand is _________.

• A. Protection of Forests
• B. Protection of Farmland
• C. Protection of river water
• D. Protection of agriculture

Answer 1

The correct option is A Protection of Forests

Conservation (protection of forest)

The name of the movement comes from the word 'Embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees, and prevented the contractors' from felling them. The main aim of the Chipko Movement or Chipko Andolan was to protect the trees of the forests to be cut. It was basically a forest conservation movement.