Oct 17 Letter - Same Sun Here

What is the Hindi word for "jungle" as mentioned in the text?

• Forest

• जंगल

• Garden

• Nature

Who started the Chipko movement according to the text?

• Gaura Devi

• Dadi

• Kiku

• Mummy

What significant event happened when the Meena's Dad had to move to Mussoorie?

• The village celebrated a festival

• There was a dam being built that would flood the village

• The village had a big party

• Nothing special happened

What does the word "chipko" mean?

• Fight

• Cut

• Hug

• Run

What did the village women and their children do to protect the trees according to the text?

• They cut down the trees themselves.

• They held hands and stood in circles around the trees.

• They planted new trees.

• They wrote letters to the government.

What was the reaction of the contractors when they saw the women and children protecting the trees?

• They joined the women and children.

• They were ashamed and left.

• They negotiated with the women.

• They ignored the women and continued cutting trees.

What significant law was passed as a result of the women's actions?

• A law that allowed more tree cutting.

• A law that increased taxes.

• A law that stopped businesses from cutting trees.

• A law that required tree planting.

According to the text, why are the Chipko women often forgotten in history?

• Because they did not document their actions.

• Because they were not from the city.

• Because most of them did not know how to read and write.

• Because they did not speak to the government.

What does Meena imply about the government's actions at the end of the text?

• The government is always helpful.

• The government should not make any laws.

• The government should consistently do good things.

• The government is ineffective.

What impact did the Chipko movement have on the local ecosystem according to the text?

• It led to increased deforestation.

• It had no significant impact.

• It helped preserve the forest.

• It reduced wildlife in the area.

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