Question

Why was the movement against tree felling at Garhwal called Chipko movement?

• A. Because the villagers were dependent on the forests
• B. Because the forests were depleting
• C. Because the villagers hugged trees
• D. Because villagers were taught about sustainable environment

Answer 1

The correct option is C Because the villagers hugged trees

The word chipko means 'embrace'. Since the most prominant feature of this movement was hugging trees to prevent them from being cut down, it was called Chipko movement. The movement was started by Sunderlal Bahuguna to stop the felling of trees in the Garhwal forests.