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Chipko movement was launched for the protection of
A
Wet lands
B
Grasslands
C
Forests
D
Livestock
Detailed Solution
The Chipko movement started in 1974 in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Local women showed enormous bravery in protecting trees from the axes of contractors by hugging them ('chipko' means to hug or cling).
It is a well-known example of people's participation in the conservation of forests.
Hence the Chipko movement was launched for the protection of forests.
Local women showed enormous bravery in protecting trees from the axes of contractors by hugging them ('chipko' means to hug or cling).
It is a well-known example of people's participation in the conservation of forests.
Hence the Chipko movement was launched for the protection of forests.