Question

The Chipko Movement was directly related to the prevention of:
1. Felling of trees
2. Soil erosion
3. Flooding of land
4. Wastage of water

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Felling of trees

The correct answer is the Felling of trees.

• Chipko Movement was primarily a forest conservation movement.
• It stirred up the civil society in India to address the issue of tribal people.
• It was started in 1970 aimed to protect trees.
• It started in the northern Himalayan segment.

• The word “Chipko” refers to “Stick” or “to hug”.
• The word came from a word meaning “embrace”.  
• The main objective of this movement was to ensure an ecological balance.  
• It was carried out all over India in order to save the trees of the forest from being cut down.
• It was originated in Rajasthan in the 20th century
• BISHNOI community living around the forest protested against the king's wishes to cut down the forest trees.
• Women and men hugged the trees to prevent cutting down trees.
• Many people lost their lives during protests.