Question

APPIKO movement is related to

• A. Air Pollution in Andhra Pradesh
• B. Western Ghat Forest Conservation
• C. National River Rejuvenation
• D. Uttarakhand Forest Protection

Hint:

Chipko Movement is associated with Uttarakhand, whereas Appiko Movement is associated with Karnataka and the Western Ghats.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Appiko Movement was an environmental movement in Karnataka aimed at protecting forests. It was inspired by the famous Chipko Movement and focused on preventing deforestation and conserving biodiversity in the Western Ghats.

Step 1: Meaning of the word ``Appiko''. The word ``Appiko'' means ``to embrace'' or ``to hug'' in Kannada. Similar to the Chipko Movement, villagers hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down.

Step 2: Understand the objective of the movement. The movement was launched to:

• Prevent indiscriminate felling of trees.

• Protect forest resources.

• Promote ecological awareness.

• Encourage sustainable use of natural resources.

Step 3: Identify the geographical area. The movement primarily took place in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, which is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots.

Step 4: Evaluate the options. The movement was not related to air pollution. It was not a national river rejuvenation campaign. It was distinct from forest conservation movements in Uttarakhand. Its main focus was conservation of forests in the Western Ghats. Hence, option (B) is correct.