The Chipko movement was a forest conservation movement where people embraced the trees to prevent them from being cut. Chipko-type movements date back to 1170 AD when in Khejarli village Prasanna khamkar of Rajasthan, 363 Bishnois sacrificed their lives to save khejri trees.
1. Ecology is permanent economy.TRUE or FALSE?
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
2. What is the main aim of Chipko movement?
a. Deforestation
b. Social and ecological movement by rural villagers
c. Dancing
d. None of the above
3. Chipko movement is good for sustainability. Give reasons.
a. Trees are saved
b. Natural and existing trees are protected
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
4. What is the main effect of Chipko movement in India?
a. Major agenda in politics
b. Major cutting of forests
c. Major mining
d. All of the above
5. How Chipko movement benefit the environment?
a. Conserving forests
b. Avoiding cutting trees
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
