Appiko Movement Related to Karnataka (South India)

Question

Appiko movement is related to:

Select an answer

Question & Answer (English)

Appiko movement is related to:

  1. North India
  2. Karnataka (South India) — Correct Answer
  3. Assam
  4. Gujarat
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The Appiko movement is related to Karnataka (South India). Inspired by the Chipko movement of the north, it was launched in 1983 in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka by Pandurang Hegde to save the forests of the Western Ghats from deforestation. 'Appiko' means 'to hug' in Kannada.

Incorrect Options Analysis
  • North India: Related to Chipko movement.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

अप्पिको आंदोलन (Appiko movement) किससे संबंधित है?

  1. उत्तर भारत
  2. कर्नाटक (दक्षिण भारत) — सही उत्तर
  3. असम
  4. गुजरात
स्पष्टीकरण:
सही उत्तर का स्पष्टीकरण

अप्पिको आंदोलन का संबंध कर्नाटक (दक्षिण भारत) से है। यह उत्तर भारत के चिपको आंदोलन से प्रेरित था और 1983 में कर्नाटक के उत्तर कन्नड़ जिले में शुरू हुआ था। इसका नेतृत्व पांडुरंग हेगड़े ने किया था। कन्नड़ भाषा में 'अप्पिको' का अर्थ है 'गले लगाना'।

📚 About this Topic — GK Important Topics

This multiple choice question is from GK Important Topics, Pollution & Climate Change. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer and is available in both English and Hindi (द्विभाषी). Practice more MCQs from GK Important Topics to strengthen your preparation.

Author Avatar
Anvi Classes

Anvi classes for Current Affairs, GK, and General Studies MCQs. Prepare for UPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams with our comprehensive quizzes.