In 1974 women of the Garhwal Himalayas hugged trees to stop contractors. This was the:
ABishnoi Movement
BGreen Revolution
CJhum Movement
DChipko Movement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Chipko Movement
1. Chipko means to cling or hug.
2. Local women clung to the trees.
3. The world acclaimed the Chipko Movement.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Biology, Chapter 16, Environmental Issues._
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