Question

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

Answer 1

Which of these statements are incorrect: The Chipko Movement
(а) was an environmental movement to prevent cutting down of trees.
(b) raised questions of ecological and economic exploitation.
(c) was a movement against alcoholism started by the women.
(d) demanded that local communities should have control over their natural resources.
Answer: (c) was a movement against alcoholism started by the women.

Answer 2

Answer:

The issues drawn attention to were as follows:

a) Women were a large part of this movement and they drew attention to widespread alcoholism among men which was impacting their physical and mental health

b) Increasing alcoholism among men led to absenteeism from their jobs.  

c) The rural economy was hit and indebtedness also increased

d) The movement also brought to notice the custom of dowry, sexual abuse at work  

e) The subject of domestic violence was brought to light as well "