What was the central theme of the Chipko Movement started by Sunderlal Bahuguna in 1973?

A. Conservation of Forests

B. Conservation of river water

C. Protection of birds

D. Protection of cheetals

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The name of the movement comes from the word 'Embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees, and prevented the contractors' from felling them. The main aim of the Chipko Movement or Chipko Andolan was to protect the trees of the forests to be cut. It was basically a forest conservation movement.