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Environmental Conservation and Sustainability in India: A Quiz on Environmental Laws and Regulations

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Which Indian environmental law aims to protect and improve the environment, prevent pollution, and promote sustainable development?

  1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  2. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  3. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  4. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is the primary environmental law in India that aims to protect and improve the environment, prevent pollution, and promote sustainable development.

What is the purpose of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. To protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats

  2. To prevent the extinction of endangered species

  3. To regulate the trade of wildlife products

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 aims to protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats, prevent the extinction of endangered species, and regulate the trade of wildlife products.

Which act aims to prevent and control air pollution in India?

  1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 aims to prevent and control air pollution in India.

What is the objective of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?

  1. To prevent and control water pollution

  2. To protect and conserve water resources

  3. To regulate the discharge of pollutants into water bodies

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution, protect and conserve water resources, and regulate the discharge of pollutants into water bodies.

Which Indian environmental law focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of forest resources?

  1. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

  2. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  3. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  4. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of forest resources.

What is the purpose of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established in India?

  1. To handle environmental disputes and cases related to environmental protection

  2. To enforce environmental laws and regulations

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized environmental court in India that handles environmental disputes and cases related to environmental protection, enforces environmental laws and regulations, and promotes sustainable development.

Which Indian environmental law aims to regulate the import, export, and manufacture of hazardous substances?

  1. The Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989

  2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  3. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 aims to regulate the import, export, and manufacture of hazardous substances.

What is the objective of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) program in India?

  1. To clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River

  2. To reduce pollution in the Ganga River

  3. To promote sustainable development in the Ganga River basin

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) program aims to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River, reduce pollution in the Ganga River, and promote sustainable development in the Ganga River basin.

Which Indian environmental law focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity?

  1. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

  2. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

What is the purpose of the National Afforestation Program (NAP) in India?

  1. To increase forest cover in the country

  2. To promote sustainable forest management

  3. To create employment opportunities in rural areas

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Afforestation Program (NAP) aims to increase forest cover in the country, promote sustainable forest management, and create employment opportunities in rural areas.

Which Indian environmental law aims to regulate the manufacture, use, and disposal of plastic products?

  1. The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

  2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  3. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 aims to regulate the manufacture, use, and disposal of plastic products.

What is the objective of the National Solar Mission (NSM) program in India?

  1. To promote the use of solar energy in the country

  2. To reduce dependence on fossil fuels

  3. To create employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Solar Mission (NSM) program aims to promote the use of solar energy in the country, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and create employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

Which Indian environmental law focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands?

  1. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017

  2. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

What is the purpose of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) program in India?

  1. To promote sustainable agricultural practices

  2. To reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  3. To increase farmers' income

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) program aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and increase farmers' income.

Which Indian environmental law aims to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases and promote climate change mitigation?

  1. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008

  2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  3. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008 aims to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases and promote climate change mitigation.

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