Question 1

In connection with Chipko movement who won Magsaysay Award

Accepted Answer

Chandi Prasad Bhatt was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1982 for his role in the Chipko movement, which was a forest conservation movement in India.

Question 2

In connection with Chipko movement the Magsaysay Award was awarded in the year

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Question 3

Beej Bachao Andolan is for?

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Beej Bachao Andolan is a movement aimed at preserving traditional seeds and promoting organic farming, thus it is related to saving seeds.

Question 4

The Appico movement is connected with the state

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The Appico movement is a socio-religious movement that originated in Karnataka in the 19th century.

Question 5

Identify the person connected with Narmada Bachavo Andolan

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Baba Amte was closely associated with the Narmada Bachao Andolan, which is a movement against the construction of large dams on the Narmada river in India.

Question 6

The Right livelihood award was given to the leaders of NBA in the year?

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The Right Livelihood Award was given to the leaders of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) in the year 1991.

Question 7

NBA stands for

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Question 8

Identify the state not involved in Narmada issue

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Himachal Pradesh is not involved in the Narmada issue as it is not part of the Narmada River basin, which primarily involves Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Question 9

Which of the following agency was associated with Narmada project

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The World Bank was associated with the Narmada project, providing financial support for its development before eventually withdrawing due to environmental and social concerns.

Question 10

When was NBA established

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Question 11

The Morse Commission was associated with

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The Morse Commission was associated with the Narmada Valley project, specifically the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It was an independent review commissioned to assess the environmental and social impacts of the dam.

Question 12

In which year the Save silent valley project started?

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The Save Silent Valley project started in 1973, focusing on the conservation of the Silent Valley forest in India, which was threatened by a proposed hydroelectric project.

Question 13

The Issue of Silent valley was brought to global attention by?

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Romulus Whitaker, a renowned herpetologist and conservationist, played a significant role in bringing the issue of Silent Valley, a biodiversity hotspot in India, to global attention through his environmental activism and efforts to protect its unique ecosystem.

Question 14

Identify the Person associated with Silent valley struggle?

Accepted Answer

Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist, played a significant role in the Silent Valley struggle by advocating for the conservation of its unique biodiversity, particularly its avian life. His efforts were instrumental in the movement against the proposed hydroelectric project that threatened the valley's ecosystem.

Question 15

The Mavoor Grasim was established in Mavoor in the year

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Question 16

When was Mavoor rayons factory was closed

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The Mavoor Rayons Factory was closed in the year 2001.

Question 17

Enmakaje Panchayath is which district

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Enmakaje Panchayath is located in the Kasargod district.

Question 18

In which year the Plachimada struggle started

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Question 19

The Shahada movement occurred in the state

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The Shahada movement occurred in the state of Maharashtra. It was a significant peasant movement focusing on the rights and issues of the peasant community.

Question 20

SEWA stands for

Accepted Answer

SEWA stands for Self Employed Women's Association, an organization that aims to improve the livelihoods and welfare of self-employed women workers.

Quiz 4: Environmental and Social Issues in India