Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Social Movements

Question:
Select an Indian Ecological movement from the following.
Options:
Chipko Movement
SNDP Movement
Naxalite Movement
Laal Nishan Party.
Correct Answer:
Chipko Movement
Explanation:
The Chipko movement, an example of the ecological movement, in the Himalayan foothills is a good example of such intermingled interests and ideologies. According to Ramachandra Guha in his book Unquiet Woods, villagers rallied together to save the oak and rhododendron forests near their villages.