Practicing Success
Read the following passage and answer, question. The Chipko Movement, aimed at protecting forests in the Himalayas. In Karnataka, a similar movement took a different name, 'Appiko', which means to hug. On 8 September 1983, when the felling of trees was started in Salkani forest in Sirsi district, 160 men, women and children hugged the trees and forced the woodcutters to leave. They kept vigil in the forest over the next six weeks. Only after the forest officials assured the volunteers that the trees will be cut scientifically and in accordance with the working plan of the district, did they leave the trees. |
Indiscriminate felling of trees for industrial use has led to the problem of : |
Diseases and Insects attacking the crops People buying more goods produced by industry Profits to the Industry Migration to foreign countries |
Diseases and Insects attacking the crops |
The passage mentions that the indiscriminate felling of trees for industrial use has resulted in environmental problems, including the removal of broad-leaved trees that protected the soil. This, in turn, has led to issues such as soil erosion, the drying up of rivers and rivulets, and the growth of diseases and insects attacking crops. |