Environmental Policies and Legislation: An Overview

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Which of the following is the primary legislation for environmental protection in India?

  1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

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

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

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is the primary legislation for environmental protection in India. It provides for the protection and improvement of the environment and for the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property.

What is the main objective of the National Forest Policy, 1988?

  1. To increase the forest cover in India

  2. To protect the biodiversity of India's forests

  3. To ensure the sustainable management of India's forests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the National Forest Policy, 1988 is to increase the forest cover in India, to protect the biodiversity of India's forests, and to ensure the sustainable management of India's forests.

Which of the following is not a component of the National Environment Policy, 2006?

  1. Conservation of natural resources

  2. Sustainable development

  3. Environmental impact assessment

  4. Pollution control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution control is not a component of the National Environment Policy, 2006. The policy focuses on conservation of natural resources, sustainable development, and environmental impact assessment.

What is the purpose of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

  1. To monitor and enforce environmental regulations

  2. To provide technical assistance to industries on pollution control

  3. To conduct research on pollution control technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for monitoring and enforcing environmental regulations, providing technical assistance to industries on pollution control, and conducting research on pollution control technologies.

Which of the following is not a type of environmental clearance required for industrial projects in India?

  1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

  2. Consent to Establish (CTE)

  3. Consent to Operate (CTO)

  4. No Objection Certificate (NOC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No Objection Certificate (NOC) is not a type of environmental clearance required for industrial projects in India. The three types of environmental clearances are Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Consent to Establish (CTE), and Consent to Operate (CTO).

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

  1. To adjudicate environmental disputes

  2. To enforce environmental regulations

  3. To provide compensation to victims of environmental pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized environmental court that adjudicates environmental disputes, enforces environmental regulations, and provides compensation to victims of environmental pollution.

Which of the following is not a type of environmental audit?

  1. Compliance audit

  2. Management audit

  3. Operational audit

  4. Financial audit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial audit is not a type of environmental audit. The three types of environmental audits are compliance audit, management audit, and operational audit.

What is the purpose of the Eco-Mark scheme?

  1. To promote the use of eco-friendly products and services

  2. To reduce the environmental impact of products and services

  3. To encourage innovation in eco-friendly technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eco-Mark scheme is a voluntary labeling scheme that promotes the use of eco-friendly products and services, reduces the environmental impact of products and services, and encourages innovation in eco-friendly technologies.

Which of the following is not a type of environmental impact assessment?

  1. Rapid environmental impact assessment

  2. Detailed environmental impact assessment

  3. Strategic environmental assessment

  4. Environmental impact statement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental impact statement is not a type of environmental impact assessment. The three types of environmental impact assessments are rapid environmental impact assessment, detailed environmental impact assessment, and strategic environmental assessment.

What is the purpose of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)?

  1. To regulate the access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge

  2. To promote the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources

  3. To facilitate the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is responsible for regulating the access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge, promoting the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources, and facilitating the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources.

Which of the following is not a type of environmental policy instrument?

  1. Command-and-control regulations

  2. Market-based instruments

  3. Voluntary agreements

  4. Information-based instruments


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Information-based instruments are not a type of environmental policy instrument. The three types of environmental policy instruments are command-and-control regulations, market-based instruments, and voluntary agreements.

What is the purpose of the National Environmental Appellate Authority (NEAA)?

  1. To hear appeals against the decisions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)

  2. To review the environmental clearances granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

  3. To advise the MoEFCC on environmental matters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Environmental Appellate Authority (NEAA) is responsible for hearing appeals against the decisions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), reviewing the environmental clearances granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and advising the MoEFCC on environmental matters.

Which of the following is not a type of environmental standard?

  1. Emission standards

  2. Ambient standards

  3. Effluent standards

  4. Product standards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Product standards are not a type of environmental standard. The three types of environmental standards are emission standards, ambient standards, and effluent standards.

What is the purpose of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?

  1. To clean up the Ganga river

  2. To prevent pollution of the Ganga river

  3. To conserve the biodiversity of the Ganga river

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is responsible for cleaning up the Ganga river, preventing pollution of the Ganga river, and conserving the biodiversity of the Ganga river.

Which of the following is not a type of environmental impact assessment tool?

  1. Checklists

  2. Matrices

  3. Networks

  4. Overlays


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Networks are not a type of environmental impact assessment tool. The three types of environmental impact assessment tools are checklists, matrices, and overlays.

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