Question

Chipko movement is concerned with
A. Conservation of water resources
B. Conservation of forest
C. Conservation of tiger
D. Conservation of biodiversity

Answer 1

Hint: The name of the 'chipko' movement comes from the word 'embrace' as the villagers hugged the trees and surrounded them to prevent the trees from being cut down.

Complete Answer:
- The popular 'Chipko Movement' was inspired by Amrita Devi Bishnoi's true story, which denied letting the king's men cut trees in her village.
- The Chipko movement was a non-violent protest in 1973 aimed at the preservation and restoration of trees, best known for the concerted mobilization of women for the conservation of forests, which also contributed to a shift in attitudes regarding their position in society.
- Forests have a great impact on biodiversity. The Chipko movement is concerned with the conservation of forests. This movement was prompted by a government decision to assign forest land to a sports goods corporation.
- Angered by this decision, the villagers hugged the trees to prevent the trees from being cut down. Thus, this movement is concerned with the protection of forests.
- In 1983, along the lines of the Chipko movement, in Karnataka, PandurangHegde launched a movement called the Appiko movement. Its key objectives were afforestation, growth, protection, and proper use of forests in the best way possible.

Thus, the correct answer is option B, i.e., Conservation of forest.

Note: The Chipko and Appiko movements are classic instances in which grassroots migrate to defend forests and natural resources. Chipko movement aimed at the preservation and restoration of trees. The Appiko movement is trying to save the Western Ghats by spreading its roots across southern India.