Women of the earth

Name one of the "women of the earth"?

• Indira Gandhi

• Wangari Maathai

• sarojini naidu

Can you tell a famous non-violent protest as mentioned in the chapter?

• Chipko movement

• quit india movement

• Narmada bachao

Saalumarada Thimmakka has been honoured with which award?

• Nobel Prize

• Arjuna Award

• National Citizens Award of India

What was Gaura Devi Known for?

• Mobilizing the women around her to stand up to the loggers, and their combined efforts would go on to save a whopping number of 2,500 trees from being axed.

• Chipko Movement

• Narmada Bachao Movement

Why do you think this passage is titled ‘Women of the Earth’? Justify your answer. Can you suggest an alternative title for the chapter?

Describe the world Wangari inherited from her parents?

What according to you is conservation?

What basic needs of the rural woman does the chapter refer to?

What is the difference between Thimmakka and Wangari Mathai?

Why do you think Wangari called upon the young people to commit themselves? Give reasons.