Concept:
Environmental movements in India have played a crucial role in conserving forests and natural resources. Some movements specifically focused on protecting trees and preventing deforestation.
Step 1: Understanding the objective of the movement.
The question refers to a movement aimed at
protecting trees in the Himalayan region.
Step 2: Identifying the correct movement.
The
Chipko Movement originated in the Himalayan region (especially Uttarakhand) in the 1970s. People, particularly women, hugged trees (
"chipko" means "to stick") to prevent them from being cut down.
Step 3: Eliminating incorrect options.
- Narmada Bachao Andolan focused on displacement due to dams.
- Silent Valley Movement aimed to protect a rainforest in Kerala.
- Bishnoi Movement is an earlier conservation effort but not specific to the Himalayan context.
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is
Chipko Movement.