Question

Which movement is Gaura Devi, Sudesha Devi and Bachani Devi associated with?

• A. Chipko movement
• B. The commission of Sati
• C. Anti-liquor movement
• D. Awareness against dowry
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Chipko movement

Instructions:

• The Chipko movement was started in 1973 by Chandiprasad Bhat and Sunderlal Bahuguna.
• The purpose was to protect trees in the foothills of the Himalayas that were to be cut down for commercial purposes.
• Women followed the strategy of holding hands and encircling each tree to protect the tree from felling.
• This was known as the Chipko movement.
• Gaura Devi was the activist who created this awareness among the women with the help of Sudesha Devi and Bachani Devi.

Solution: C. Chipko Movement