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Rise of Popular Movements

NCERT-aligned Class 12 Geography topic. Every item is anchored to a real location on India's map — built for boards (CBSE, ICSE, state) and UPSC aspirants.

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When + where?
1973 in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand (then UP).
Method?
Hugging trees to prevent felling.
Leaders?
Sundarlal Bahuguna, Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Gaura Devi.
Outcome?
Ban on felling green trees above 1000m in UP Himalayas.
Which chapter discusses 'Chipko Movement'?
NCERT Class 12 — Rise of Popular Movements.
When + where?
1985 onwards in MP/Gujarat/Maharashtra.
Leader?
Medha Patkar.
Against?
Sardar Sarovar Project — displacement of villagers.
Achievement?
Drew attention to rehabilitation issues; revised norms.
Which chapter discusses 'Narmada Bachao Andolan'?
NCERT Class 12 — Rise of Popular Movements.
When + where founded?
1972 in Maharashtra.
Founders?
Namdeo Dhasal, Raja Dhale, J.V. Pawar.

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About this topic

This topic is part of the NCERT Class 12 Geography syllabus, drawn from the chapter Ch 7: Rise of Popular Movements (NCERT Class 12 — Politics in India Since Independence). Content is cross-referenced against the latest NCERT textbook editions + standard reference works (Bipan Chandra, R.S. Sharma, Romila Thapar, Satish Chandra for history; G.C. Leong, Savindra Singh for geography; the UPSC Civil Services prelims + mains syllabus).

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