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Who amongst the following is the most celebrated environmental activist in contemporary India?

Who amongst the following is the most celebrated environmental activist in contemporary India? Correct Answer Medha Patkar

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Medha Patkar.

  • Medha Patkar is an Indian environmental activist.
  • Founder member of the famous Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).
    • Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is an Indian social movement spearheaded by environmentalists activists against a number of large dam projects across river Narmada, which flows through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
  • She is the founder of the National Alliance of People's Movements.
  • She is also associated with the Ghar Bachao Ghar Banao Andolan.
  • Awarded Mother Teresa Award for Social Justice in 2014.
Anna Hazare
  • Indian social activist.
  • He led many movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and to abolish corruption.
  • Pioneer of the Indian anti-corruption movement 2011.
  • He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1992.
Arvind Kejriwal
  • Indian politician.
  • Current Chief Minister of Delhi.
  • Founder of the Aam Aadmi Party.
  • Honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006.
  • Notable work: Swaraj.
Vasundhara Raje
  • Indian politician.
  • Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan from.
  • First woman chief minister of Rajasthan.
  • Current National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. 

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