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‘Chipko Andolon’ is known as

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Feminist Movement
  2. Tribal Movement
  3. Political Movement
  4. Caste Movement

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tribal Movement

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B. Tribal Movement 📚 Explanation: The Chipko movement was a non-violent social and ecological movement started in the 1970s by village people, primarily women and tribal communities. it aimed to protect trees from being cut down by loggers in the Himalayan region. The term 'Chipko' means to hug, as the protesters hugged trees to prevent them from being felled. Although it was an environmental movement, it is often categorized by its strong grassroots and tribal leadership.