Question

Which one of the following movements is not associated with protection of trees?
(A) Chipko movement
(B)Navdanya Andolan
(C)Project Tiger
(D)Beej Bachao Andolan

Answer 1

Hint: It refers to a programme that was launched during April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure. Kailash Sankhala was the first director of this movement.

Complete answer:
Chipko Movement, Navdanya Andolan as well as Beej Bachao Andolan are awareness movements taken up against deforestation in order to protect trees. The Chipko movement or Chipko Andolan, was a forest conservation movement in India. The primary aim of the chipko movement was to protect trees present on the slopes of the Himalayas from axes of forest contractors.

Navdanya refers to an Indian-based non-governmental organisation promoting biodiversity conservation, organic farming, biodiversity,the rights of farmers, and the process of seed saving. Navdanya claims to be a women centred movement for the protection of biological as well as cultural diversity.

'Project Tiger' refers to a tiger conservation programme that aims at ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protecting them from extinction, and also preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage. But Project Tiger is not associated with protection of trees. The primary objective of this project was to protect and conserve tigers in their natural habitat as well as prevent them from extinction.

The ‘Beej Bachao Andolan’ [Save the Seed Movement or BBA] is basically not only a crusade in order to conserve traditional seeds but also to promote local tradition and agriculture. Vijay Jardhari, a farmer and social activist, felt that modern agriculture was destroying traditional farming.

Hence , the correct answer is option ‘C’ i.e, Project Tiger.

Note: The Tiger Project was managed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The overall management of the project is overseen by a steering committee, chaired by a director.
A field director is also appointed for every reserve, who is assisted by a group of field and technical personnel.