Question

Who coined the slogan of "Chipko Movement" "Ecology is Permanent Economy"
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Salim Ali
C. Sunderlal Bahuguna
D. Rachel Carson

Answer 1

Hint: The ‘Chipko movement’ is also called the “Chipko Andolan”. This movement began in 1973 in Uttarakhand. The motto behind this movement was forest conservation.

Complete answer: Sunderlal Bahuguna was a Gandhian activist who gave proper way and direction for the success of Chipko movement. This movement was responsible to spread awareness regarding environmental conservation. Sunderlal Bahuguna gave the slogan for this movement, i.e. "Ecology is the permanent economy. Many female activists were also involved in the ‘Chipko Andolan’. One important factor of this movement was the mass participation of females. Along with Rachel Carson, several other villagers took a stand to save the forest. After this movement, Uttarakhand became a rallying point for several environmental movements in the world. It gave an example for the beginning of nonviolent protest in India. The world immediately noticed the nonviolent act and inspired many other environmentalists and inspired many eco-groups. This movement helped to slow down increasing deforestation.
a) The Non-Cooperation movement in 1920 was the movement started by Jawaharlal Nehru.
b) Salim Ali is referred to as Birdman of India. He was an Indian ornithologist.
c) Rachel Carson is known for her work of advancing the global environmental movement.
So, the correct answer is option C.

Note: The “Chipko movement” attained success when the government issued a ban on clear-cutting of trees in the Himalayan regions. This ban was ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi until the green shelter was fully restored.