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What is the distance of the highway between Hulikal and Kudur where she planted trees?
30 kilometre
45 kilometre
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Answer
A 45 kilometre highway connects Hulikal to Kudur where a 73-year-old woman planted 5,500 trees. The woman's name is Nagamma and she planted the trees in the hopes of saving the local environment from the impact of climate change. The trees will help to reduce pollution and provide shade and shelter for animals.
Roots of Sustainability: The Extraordinary Journey of Saalumarada Thimmakka
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