Chipko movement was launched for the protection of -

Chipko movement was launched for the protection of -
  1. Wet lands
  2. Grasslands
  3. Forests
  4. Livestock

Solution

Explanation: The Chipko Movement was a non-violent environmental movement aimed at the protection of forests. It originated in 1973 in the state of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh) in India. The movement was named "Chipko," which means "to hug" or "to embrace" in Hindi, as people (mainly women) hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down by contractors. The movement was successful in raising awareness about deforestation and led to significant changes in forest management policies in India.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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