Question

Chipko movement is connected with
A. Conservation of natural resources
B. Plant /forest conservation
C. Plant breeding
D. Project Tiger

Answer 1

Hint: The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation in 1973 that was aimed at protection and conservation of trees, but, perhaps, it is best remembered for the collective mobilisation of women for the cause of preserving forests, which also brought about a change in attitude regarding their own status in society.

Complete Answer:
- An organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India in the 1970’s hills of Uttaranchal. It came to be known as the Chipko Movement. The name of the moment comes from the word embrace, as the villagers hugged the trees and prevented the contractors from feeling them. Locally it is called angwal.
- The first chipko action March took place in Reni village in 1974. The moment is best known for its tactic of hugging trees to prevent them being cut down and to prevent commercial timber harvesting.
- The forests of India are a critical resource for the livelihood of rural people throughout the country. This forest has been increasingly falled for Commerce and industry. If the himalayas are not saved all of India will be turned into a desert, fodder will not be available. There will be soil erosion and landslides.
- Hence, the Chipko Movement was started to prevent the cutting of trees. The Chipko Movement aimed at protection and conservation of trees and forests from being destroyed.

Therefore, from the above explanation the correct option is (B) Plant /forest conservation.

Note: The moment has spread to many states in the country it stopped the felling of trees in the Western Ghat and the vindhyas. More than 1,00,000 trees have been saved from excavation. Started protecting forests slopes and restoring bare ones.