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Who started the "Maiti Movement" for plantation?

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UKPSC Combined Upper PCS (Prelims) Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-I (Held On: 14 Jul, 2024)
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  1. Bhagat Singh Rawat
  2. Kalyan Singh Rawat
  3. Sundar Lal Bahuguna
  4. Mohan Singh Negi

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Option 2 : Kalyan Singh Rawat
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The correct answer is option 2.

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  • Kalyan Singh Rawat initiated the Maiti Movement, which emphasized tree plantation and environmental protection in the Uttarakhand region. Hence, option 2 is correct.
  • This movement complements the larger environmental conservation efforts in the Himalayas.
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