Chipko Movement Origin: Uttarakhand (Garhwal)
Question & Answer (English)
Chipko movement was started in:
- Karnataka
- Uttarakhand (Garhwal) — Correct Answer
- Kerala
- West Bengal
Correct Answer Explanation
The Chipko movement began in the 1970s (specifically 1973) in the Reni village of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh) in the Garhwal Himalayas. It was a forest conservation movement where villagers hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down. Key figures include Sunderlal Bahuguna and Gaura Devi.
Incorrect Options Analysis
- Karnataka: Associated with the Appiko movement.
प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)
चिपको आंदोलन (Chipko movement) कहाँ शुरू हुआ था?
- कर्नाटक
- उत्तराखंड (गढ़वाल) — सही उत्तर
- केरल
- पश्चिम बंगाल
सही उत्तर का स्पष्टीकरण
चिपको आंदोलन की शुरुआत 1970 के दशक (1973) में उत्तराखंड (तत्कालीन उत्तर प्रदेश) के गढ़वाल क्षेत्र के चमोली जिले में हुई थी। यह पेड़ों को कटने से बचाने के लिए एक अहिंसक आंदोलन था, जिसमें लोग पेड़ों से चिपक जाते थे। सुंदरलाल बहुगुणा और गौरा देवी इसके प्रमुख नेता थे।
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