which of the following movements is related with protection of deforestation and community afforestation in India?

Correct option is C

The Chipko Movement is directly related to the protection against deforestation and community afforestation in India.Initiated in the 1970s in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh), the movement sought to prevent the cutting down of trees and to maintain the ecological balance of the region. Villagers, particularly women, played a crucial role by embracing (hugging) trees to prevent them from being cut down, which symbolized their commitment to forest conservation. The movement successfully led to a reduction in deforestation in the area and promoted awareness about forest conservation across India and the world.
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- (a) Beej Bachao Andolan (Save the Seeds Movement): This movement, initiated in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand, focused on preserving traditional seeds and promoting organic farming rather than directly on preventing deforestation.
- (b) Navdanya Andolan: Founded by Dr. Vandana Shiva, Navdanya is a movement for biodiversity conservation and farmers' rights, emphasizing seed sovereignty and organic farming, rather than directly focusing on anti-deforestation efforts.