Environmental movements - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Jungle Bachao Andolan was against -

a. Cutting of forest for Sardar sarovar dam
b. Cutting of forest for coal mining
c. Replacement of natural sal forests with teak
d. Cutting down of forest to expand agricultural land
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Replacement of natural sal forests with teak

Explanation:
- The tribals of Singhbhum district of Bihar started the protest when the government decided to replace the natural sal forests with highly-priced teak.
- It began in 1982.
- It spread to Jharkhand and Orissa.

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