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Question

The book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962 which set the tone for an environmental movement in the world, was written by:

  1. Carolyn Merchant
  2. Karl Marx
  3. Rachel Carson
  4. Rajgopalan

Answer:

Option C: Rachel Carson

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rachel Carson ”.

Rachel Carson is the author of the influential book "Silent Spring." Published in 1962, it documented the harmful effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the environment and wildlife. This book is widely credited with sparking the modern environmental movement.