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Environmental Issues — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnvironmental Issues2 Marks
Question
Describe Chipko Movement.
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Answer

Chipko movement was started in Garhwal, Himalayas in 1974 by Shri Sundar Lal Bahuguna to prevent cutting down of trees. The leaders of Chipko Movement believe in 5 Fs-food, fodder, fuel, fertilisers and fibres provided by the forest.

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