Question

Who initiated the Chipko Movement in India?
1. S. N. Bahuguna
2. S. L. Bahuguna
3. H. N. Bahuguna
4. H. L. Bahuguna

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : S. L. Bahuguna

Explanation:

The Chipko movement began in the 1970s in Uttar Pradesh.

• Chipko movement was a social movement aimed at the protection and conservation of trees from being destroyed.
• Chipko movement was mainly about hugging the trees to protect them from wood cutters from cutting them.
• Sunderlal Bahuguna, an environmentalist, is the founder of the Chipko Movement.
• The Chipko slogan coined by Sunderlal Bahuguna is "Ecology is permanent economy". 

• Sunder Lal Bahuguna is a noted Garhwali environmentalist and Chipko movement leader.
• Mr. Bahuguna has had an active role within the Chipko and anti-Tehri Dam movements.
• He started social activities at the age of thirteen, under the guidance of Shri Dev Suman
• He was honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 2009 for environment conservation.