Explanation
C: People of Chamoli district
The Chipko Movement was started by the people of Chamoli district in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India. The movement was a grassroots initiative led by local villagers who protested against the rampant deforestation and commercial logging activities taking place in their region. The residents of Chamoli district, particularly women, played a significant role in hugging trees and forming human chains to physically prevent the cutting down of trees. Their efforts were driven by the recognition of the vital role forests played in their lives, providing them with essential resources and maintaining the ecological balance of the region.
