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Environmental Policy and Law Questions

Multiple choice

What is the role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in environmental education and awareness?

  1. To adjudicate environmental disputes

  2. To promote environmental education and awareness

  3. To enforce environmental regulations

  4. To monitor environmental quality
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Explanation

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has the power to promote environmental education and awareness by organizing workshops, seminars, and public awareness campaigns, and by issuing directions to educational institutions and government agencies to incorporate environmental education into their curricula and programs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian law provides for the establishment of environmental courts?

  1. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  2. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

  3. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  4. The Wildlife Protection Act (WPA)
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Correct answer
Explanation

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 provides for the establishment of environmental courts, known as the National Green Tribunal (NGT), to adjudicate environmental disputes and promote environmental education and awareness.

Multiple choice

Which Indian law provides for the establishment of environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies?

  1. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  2. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

  3. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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Explanation

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 provides for the establishment of environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies to assess the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects and activities.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) in environmental education and awareness?

  1. To develop and implement environmental education programs

  2. To conduct research on environmental issues

  3. To monitor and enforce environmental regulations

  4. To provide technical assistance to industries and municipalities
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Explanation

The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) are responsible for developing and implementing environmental education programs, including the preparation of educational materials, conducting workshops and seminars, and supporting environmental awareness campaigns.

Multiple choice

Which Indian law provides for the establishment of eco-clubs in schools and colleges?

  1. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  2. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

  3. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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Explanation

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the central government to establish eco-clubs in schools and colleges to promote environmental awareness and encourage students to participate in environmental protection activities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian law provides for the establishment of environmental information centers?

  1. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  2. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

  3. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the central government to establish environmental information centers to provide the public with access to information on environmental issues.

Multiple choice

Which Indian law provides for the establishment of environmental audit committees in industries?

  1. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  2. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

  3. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 mandates the establishment of environmental audit committees in industries to assess their environmental performance and compliance with environmental regulations.

Multiple choice

What is the role of environmental impact assessments in mitigating the negative health impacts of dams and irrigation projects?

  1. Identifying potential health risks

  2. Developing mitigation measures

  3. Monitoring the implementation of mitigation measures

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Environmental impact assessments play a crucial role in mitigating the negative health impacts of dams and irrigation projects by identifying potential health risks, developing mitigation measures, and monitoring the implementation of mitigation measures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of State Pollution Control Boards?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.

  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.

  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.

  4. To promote research and development in the field of pollution control.
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Explanation

The main functions of State Pollution Control Boards are to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

Multiple choice

What is the quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. One-third of the total number of members.

  2. One-half of the total number of members.

  3. Two-thirds of the total number of members.

  4. Three-fourths of the total number of members.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board is one-half of the total number of members.

Multiple choice

What is the main function of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.

  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.

  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The main function of the State Pollution Control Board is to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To issue directions to industries to comply with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

  2. To impose penalties on industries for violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

  3. To close down industries for violation of the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

  4. To grant exemptions to industries from the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
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Explanation

The State Pollution Control Board does not have the power to grant exemptions to industries from the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a duty of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To prepare a comprehensive plan for the prevention and control of water pollution.

  2. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.

  3. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.

  4. To monitor the quality of air and water.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The State Pollution Control Board does not have the duty to monitor the quality of air and water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. To advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution.

  2. To issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents.

  3. To monitor the quality of air and water.

  4. To promote research and development in the field of pollution control.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The main functions of State Pollution Control Boards are to advise the State Government on matters relating to prevention and control of water pollution, to issue consent to industries for discharge of effluents, and to monitor the quality of air and water.

Multiple choice

What is the quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board?

  1. One-third of the total number of members.

  2. One-half of the total number of members.

  3. Two-thirds of the total number of members.

  4. Three-fourths of the total number of members.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The quorum for a meeting of the State Pollution Control Board is one-half of the total number of members.