Some of the statements below are incorrect. Identify the incorrect statements and rewrite those with necessary correction :

(a) Social movements are hampering the functioning of India’s democracy.

(b) The main strength of social movements lies in their mass base across social sections.

(c) Social movements in India emerged because there were many issues that political parties did not address.

(a)Social movements are expanding the functioning of India's democracy.

(b)Correct

(c)Correct.

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The Bharatiya Kisan Union is a leading organisation highlighting the plight of farmers. What were the issues addressed by it in the nineties and to what extent were they successful ?

Identify the reasons which led to the Chipko Movement in UP in early 1970s. What was the impact of this movement ?

The anti-arrack movement in Andhra Pradesh drew the attention of the country to some serious issues. What were these issues ?

Which of these statements are incorrect:
The Chipko Movement

was an environmental movement to prevent cutting down of trees.
raised questions of ecological and economic exploitation.
was a movement against alcoholism started by the women.
demanded that local communities should have control over their natural resources.

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