Question 91 markMCQSection A

The Reni village of Garhwal is famous for

Our Environment
Our Environment

Options

(A)Monocultures of pine, teak and eucalyptus.
(B)Chipko Movement.
(C)Extensive biodiversity.
(D)Participation of local people in efficient management of forests.

Official answer

The Reni village of Garhwal is famous for Chipko Movement.

Answer keywords:Reni villageGarhwalChipko Movement

Analysis and explanation

The Reni village of Garhwal is famous for the Chipko Movement, which was a forest conservation movement that started in the 1970s. The movement was led by local women who hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down by loggers. The movement was successful in saving the forest and is considered a landmark event in the history of environmental conservation in India.

Question details

Q9 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2020
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Our Environment
Topic
Our Environment
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Our Environment

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How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2020?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 examination.

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This question is from the chapter "Our Environment" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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This question covers the topic "Our Environment" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper.