Question

What was the main idea of Chipko movement?

• A. Planting at least one tree by one person and taking care of it for entire life.
• B. Organized resistance to the destruction of forests.
• C. A protest to gain bigger control over forest products.
• D. Organized resistance to reforestation.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Organized resistance to the destruction of forests.

In the 1970s, organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as the Chipko movement. The name of the movement comes from the word 'embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees, and prevented the contractors from felling them.