Purpose of Jungle Bachao Andolan

Q.  Jungle Bachao Andolan was against -
- Published on 04 Dec 15

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: Replacement of natural sal forests with teak
 
- 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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  • Shashank bhunje   -Posted on 18 Nov 17
    Fantastic

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