Narmada Bachao Andolan — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, focus on factual accuracy and key associations related to Narmada Bachao Andolan. Vyyuha Exam Radar: look out for specific names, years, key projects, and constitutional articles. Memorize:

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Founders/Leaders: — Medha Patkar, Baba Amte, Arundhati Roy.
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Key Project: — Sardar Sarovar Dam (Narmada River).
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Year of Inception: — 1985.
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Key Constitutional Articles: — Article 21 (Right to Life, including environment and livelihood), Article 48A (DPSP on environment).
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Landmark Judgment: — Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India (2000). Remember its outcome: dam allowed, but R&R mandated pari passu.
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Protest Methods: — Jal Satyagraha, hunger strikes, legal activism.
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Associated Acts: — Forest Rights Act, 2006; Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act).
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International Connection: — World Bank withdrawal due to NBA's advocacy and Morse Report.

Practice MCQs that test your ability to distinguish NBA from other environmental movements (e.g., Chipko, Silent Valley) based on their primary focus, geographical area, and specific tactics. Pay attention to statements that might combine correct and incorrect facts to create traps. For instance, confusing the dam project or the year of a specific event. A strong grasp of these core facts will ensure you navigate Prelims questions effectively.

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