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'X' was born in Nyeri, Kenya, on 1 April, 1940. While serving in the National Concil of Women, she introduced the idea of planting trees with the people. She developed it into a broad-based grassroots organisation and started the Green-Belt Movement. She won several accolades for her persistent struggle for democracy, human rights, and environmental conservation. Identify 'X'.
'X' was born in Nyeri, Kenya, on 1 April, 1940. While serving in the National Concil of Women, she introduced the idea of planting trees with the people. She developed it into a broad-based grassroots organisation and started the Green-Belt Movement. She won several accolades for her persistent struggle for democracy, human rights, and environmental conservation. Identify 'X'.
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The correct option is B Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai was the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate degree (biology). She started a movement by planting trees with women groups in order to conserve the environment and improve their quality of life. It came to be known as the Green-Belt Movement. She also campaigned against land-grabbing and rapacious allocation of forest lands. In recognition of her contributions towards sustainable development, democracy, and human rights, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
Wangari Maathai was the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate degree (biology). She started a movement by planting trees with women groups in order to conserve the environment and improve their quality of life. It came to be known as the Green-Belt Movement. She also campaigned against land-grabbing and rapacious allocation of forest lands. In recognition of her contributions towards sustainable development, democracy, and human rights, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
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