A. Silent Valley Movement
B. Chipko Movement
C. Narmada Bachav Andolan
D. Appiko Movement
E. Chilka Bachav Andolan
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Understanding Indian Environmental Movements Chronology
This question requires arranging key environmental movements in India according to their timeline. Understanding the historical context of these movements is crucial for grasping the evolution of environmental consciousness and activism in India.
Environmental Movements and Their Timelines
Here's a breakdown of the prominent environmental movements mentioned and their approximate start dates:
| Movement Name | Abbreviation | Approximate Start Year | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipko Movement | B | 1973 | Forest conservation, anti-logging protests in Uttarakhand |
| Silent Valley Movement | A | Late 1970s (around 1978-1980) | Protection of a tropical rainforest in Kerala from a hydroelectric project |
| Appiko Movement | D | 1983 | Forest conservation, similar to Chipko, in Karnataka |
| Narmada Bachav Andolan | C | 1985-1986 | Protests against large dams on the Narmada River |
| Chilka Bachav Andolan | E | 1992-1993 | Conservation of Chilka Lake, Odisha, against shrimp farming encroachment |
Establishing Chronological Order
Based on the approximate start years, the chronological sequence of these movements is:
- Chipko Movement (B): 1973
- Silent Valley Movement (A): Late 1970s (approx. 1978-1980)
- Appiko Movement (D): 1983
- Narmada Bachav Andolan (C): 1985-1986
- Chilka Bachav Andolan (E): 1992-1993
Therefore, the correct chronological order is B, A, D, C, E.
Selecting the Correct Option
Comparing this order with the given options, the sequence B, A, D, C, E corresponds to option 5.
Important Questions from Social Movements
- Through which did Govind Guru organise Bhils and Garasiyas?
According to R. Wallis, the three broad categories: World-affirming, World-rejecting and World accomodating movements are associated with which of the following?
On behalf of the Justice Party, who won and formed the ministry in 1923 election?
- The revolutionary nationalist Nelakanda Brahmachari was born at
- Match the typology of movements given in List-I with sociologists in List-II.
List-I
A. Charismatic, ideological and organizational
B. Accumulative, alternative and transformative
C. Revolt, Rebellion, Reform and Revolution
D. Reformist, Transformatory and Revolutionary Movements
List-II
I. Partha Mukherji
II. M S A Rao
III. T.K. Oommen
IV. Ghanshyam Shah
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
