Which of the following environmentalists has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Sunderlal Bahuguna
Explanation:
• Sunderlal Bahuguna, a renowned environmentalist and leader of the Chipko Movement, was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2009.
• He was a dedicated follower of Gandhian principles and spent his life fighting for the preservation of forests in the Himalayas.
• He is famous for the slogan "Ecology is permanent economy."
• He also led the protest against the construction of the Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River.
• His work brought international attention to the environmental concerns of mountain ecosystems.
Information Booster:
• The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India.
• The Chipko Movement (1973) involved villagers, particularly women, hugging trees to prevent them from being felled by contractors.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) Medha Patkar (Option b)
• She is a key leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan; she has received the Right Livelihood Award but has not been awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
(d) Chandi Prasad Bhatt (Option d)
• A pioneer of the Chipko Movement; he received the Ramon Magsaysay Award (1982) and the Padma Bhushan (2005), but not the Padma Vibhushan.