UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 2012 · Q4(b) · 30 marks
“The Chipko became famous as the first major environmental movement in post-colonial India and gave to the understanding that environment issues are often women’s issues because they suffer most from its deterioration.” – Explain.
- Chapter
- Economic Development and Political Change
- Topic
- Environmental Movements
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