Chipko Movement

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What was the main objective of the Chipko Movement?
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The main objective of the Chipko Movement was to conserve forests by preventing tree-felling.
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Who was a prominent leader of the Chipko Movement?
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Sunderlal Bahuguna was a prominent leader of the Chipko Movement.
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In which year did the Chipko Movement begin?
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The Chipko Movement began in 1973.
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Which region did the Chipko Movement originate from?
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The Chipko Movement originated from the Uttarakhand region in India.
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What role did women play in the Chipko Movement?
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Women played a crucial role, often leading protests and hugging trees to prevent their felling.
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How did the Chipko Movement influence other environmental movements?
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It inspired future environmental and conservation movements by demonstrating the power of peaceful protest and community involvement.
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What is the literal meaning of 'Chipko'?
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The literal meaning of 'Chipko' is 'to hug' or 'to cling'.
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How did Indian government respond to the Chipko Movement?
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The Indian government placed a 15-year ban on commercial tree-felling in the Himalayan forests.
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How did the Chipko Movement showcase the link between ecology and social justice?
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It highlighted the dependence of local communities on forests and the social injustices of deforestation.
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Which environmental message is celebrated annually due to the Chipko Movement's influence?
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The importance of tree conservation is celebrated as a message on Earth Day every year.
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What unique method did the Chipko protestors use to prevent tree cutting?
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Protestors hugged the trees, preventing loggers from cutting them down.
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What was an economic consequence of the Chipko Movement?
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The movement led to a reevaluation of the economic benefits of deforestation versus sustainable forest use.
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Which international recognition did the Chipko Movement receive?
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The Chipko Movement received recognition from global environmental organizations and was highlighted as a pioneering grassroots campaign.
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How did the Chipko Movement affect local biodiversity?
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It helped preserve biodiversity by protecting forests from deforestation.
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What was a cultural impact of the Chipko Movement on India?
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It inspired a sense of environmental responsibility and activism across the country.
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