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    Question

    Identify the correct statements about the Chipko

    Movement: 1. It began in the 1970s in the Garhwal Himalayas. 2. The primary method of protest was tree hugging to prevent tree felling. 3. It focused only on the issue of deforestation in urban areas. 4. Led primarily by men in the villages. 
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2, and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Chipko Movement, which started in the 1970s in the Garhwal Himalayas, is known for its method of tree hugging or 'chipko', which was done to prevent trees from being felled. This movement was led primarily by women, making statement 4 incorrect, and it focused on rural rather than urban areas, rendering statement 3 incorrect.

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