Chipko Movement was started originally from which district of Uttaranchal?

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(c) Chamoli — The Chipko movement started in 1973 in Chamoli district. The Chipko movement was a non- violent agitation that was aimed at protection and conservation of trees. It is best remembered for the collective mobilization of women for the cause of preserving forests, which also brought about a change in attitude regarding their own status in society. The name of the movement ‘Chipko’ comes from the word 'Embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees and encircled them to prevent being hacked.

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(A) Uttarkashi

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(B) Tehri Garhwal

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(D) Pauri Garhwal

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