The Nobel Peace prize for contribution towards environmental conservation in 2004 was awarded to-
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A.
Ratan Tata
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B.
Wangari Maathai
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C.
S.D. Bush
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D.
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Correct Answer:
B. Wangari Maathai
Explanation:
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2004 was awarded to Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmental and political activist. She made history as the first African woman to receive this honor. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized her for her holistic approach to sustainable development, which integrated democracy, human rights, and women's rights. Maathai is best known for founding the Green Belt Movement in 1977, a grassroots initiative that empowered women to combat deforestation and soil erosion by planting over 30 million trees across Africa. Her work demonstrated that environmental conservation is deeply linked to peace and good governance.
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