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    Question

    Which of the following statements about the Silent

    Valley Movement are correct? 1. It aimed to protect the Silent Valley region from a hydroelectric project. 2. The movement was successful in its conservation efforts. 3. It was initiated in the early 1980s. 4. Led by the government as a part of its environmental conservation initiative. 
    A 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2, 3, and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2, and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Silent Valley Movement was aimed at protecting the Silent Valley region in Kerala from being flooded by a hydroelectric project. The movement began in the late 1970s and was successful in its efforts, leading to the area being declared a National Park. The movement was not led by the government but rather by local activists and scientists.

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