Question

The name of Smt. Thimmakka is associated with the
A. Planting and conservation of avenue trees
B. Agitations against hydroelectric project
C. 'Appiko' movement
D. Conservation of fauna and flora of the western ghats

Answer 1

Hint: Saalumarada Thimmakka, is a prominent Indian female environmentalist hailing from Karnataka, India.
She is famously known for planting and growing up to 385 banyan trees along a 4 km long highway that lies between Hulikal and Kuduro.

Complete answer: Her work has been awarded the National Citizen's Award of India.
1. Her work has been recognized by the government of India, and she was honored with the Padma Shri in 2019 by president Ram Nath Kovind.
2. A total of ten saplings were grafted in the first year of the whole project following which they were planted along with a distance of 5 km near the neighboring village of Kuduro.
3. 15 saplings were planted within the second year and 20 within the subsequent year.
4. The saplings were planted mostly during the monsoon season in order that sufficient rainwater would be available for them to grow.
5. By the onset of subsequent monsoons, the saplings had grown proper roots and.

So, the correct answer is option A. Planting and conservation of avenue trees.

Note: Thimmakka is invited to several afforestation programs in India; additionally, she has been involved in other social reform works like constructing a tank to store rainwater for the annual fair held in her village. She dreams of constructing a hospital in her village in remembrance of her husband for which a trust has been set up.