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Standard XII
Biology
Question

Select the incorrect statement(s) pertaining to Chipko movement.
  1. It was led by Sunder Lal Bahuguna.
  2. It was a tree hugging movement.
  3. It commenced in the Tehri-Garhwal district.
  4. None of the above

A
It was a tree hugging movement.
B
It commenced in the Tehri-Garhwal district.
C
None of the above
D
It was led by Sunder Lal Bahuguna.
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The Chipko movement started in the early 20th century in the state of Rajasthan by Sunder Lal Bahuguna. Along with 84 villagers, they risked their lives to protect the forest trees from being cut down on the order of the king. Chipko movement was started in the Tehri-Garhwal district. The villagers, who decided to protest against the actions of the government by hugging the trees.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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