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For what reason was the Chipko Movement launched?

For what reason was the Chipko Movement launched? Correct Answer Protection of forest

The Chipko Movement was a non-violent social and ecological movement by rural villagers launched for the protection of forests. It was done in 1974 in the Garhwal Himalayas.

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The Chipko movement started in Uttarakhand, this was a movement taken to protect the environment. It started in 1973 in Chamoli district. The farmers of the village fought this movement against the cutting of forests and jungles by state forest contractors. The people of the village wrestled with trees such that the contractors were not able to cut trees. There were several effects of this movement, few of which is given below. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the conclusion about the effects of chipko movement? 
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With reference to the difference between the Civil Disobedience Movement and Non- Cooperation Movement, consider the following statements: A) Civil Disobedience Movement had the objective of Purna Swaraj, while Non- Cooperation Movement had the objective of Swaraj. B) Muslim participation was relatively lesser during the Non-Cooperation Movement when compared to the Civil Disobedience Movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Appiko movement is known as the Southern version of Chipko movement. When did this movement start?
Which among the following is correctly matched? (i) Khejarli Movement - Amrita Devi (ii) Chipko Movement - Gaura Devi (iii) Appiko Movement - Karnataka
Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Chipko Movement.
1. It was launched from Gopeshwar in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand in 1973.
2.The movement was to prevent illegal cutting of trees in the Himalayan region (Uttarakhand).
Which movement was called off following the violence at 'Chauri Chaura' incident? A. Khilafat Movement B. Quit India Movement C. Non co-operation Movement D. Home Rule Movement
Which one of the following statements is true in reference to Begu Kishan Movement? A. This movement was started in Menal, Bhilwara in 1921. B. Motilal Tejawat was the Leader of this movement. C. Trench Commission was set up during this movement. D. After two years of this movement the Thakur Anup Singh and Rajasthan Sewa Sangh bonded in the treaty but the Government declares this treaty as Bolshevik Treaty.
Which one of the following statements is true in reference to Bhagat Movement? A. This movement was related to the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan. B. Motilal Tejawat is the Leader of this movement. C. Samp Sabha is established during this movement. D. Mangarh Massacre happened during this movement.
Which of the following statement is/are correct? The main reason of Wahabi movement was against the western effect. Wahabi's movement was a renaissance movement to abolish the evils of customs and traditions in Muslims. The Wahabi movement was not against of the British government. Select the correct code from below.