Chipko movement was launched for the protection of
Correct option is C. Forests
Chipko Movement, started in 1970's, was a non violent movement, aimed at protection and conservation of trees and forests from being destroyed. The name of the Chipko moment originated from the word 'embrace' as the villagers used to hug the trees and protect them from wood cutters from cutting them.
Chipko movement was based on the Gandhian philosophy of peaceful resistance to achieve the goals. This Chipko Movement was started by group of villagers in Uttrakhand, who opposed the cutting of trees. It is the first organised movement started in April 1972 to protect the trees against the commercial forest policy.