What among the following is the Primary purpose of The Chipko Andolan?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Save Trees and forests.
· The primary purpose of the Chipko Andolan (Chipko Movement) was to save trees and forests.
· It started in the 1970s in the Uttarakhand region of India.
· Villagers, especially women, hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down by loggers, thereby protecting the local forests.
· The movement was a significant example of environmental activism and highlighted the importance of conservation and sustainable management of natural resources.
Information Booster:
· Save the Earth: A broader goal, not specific to the Chipko Andolan.
· Prevent Global warming: While deforestation does contribute to global warming, this was not the primary focus of the Chipko Andolan.
· Reserve the Water Resources: Not the specific aim of the Chipko Movement, although conserving forests can indirectly help in preserving water resources.