Question

The main leader of chipko movement was Pandurang Hegde.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Chipko movement :

1. Chipko movement was a forest conservation movement in India.
2. It started in 1970s in Uttarakhand, by Sunderlal Bahuguna, and this idea was given by his wife and the action was taken by him.
3. It is a nonviolent, social and ecological movement by rural villagers, particularly by women aimed at protecting trees and forests by hugging trees.
4. This movement banned the cutting of trees for 15 years in the forest, and also focused on protection and plantation of million of trees.
5. The movement impacted many areas like development of small scale local industries based on sustainable use of natural resources, afforestation, ecological balance and the issues related to indigenous people who depend on forests for their survival.

Final answer : The given statement is false.