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Government Policies and Regulations Affecting Environmental NGOs

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the various government policies and regulations that impact the functioning of environmental NGOs in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010?

  1. To regulate the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions by NGOs

  2. To ensure transparency and accountability in the utilization of foreign funds

  3. To promote the development of indigenous NGOs

  4. To restrict the activities of NGOs that receive foreign funding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FCRA aims to regulate the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions by NGOs, ensure transparency and accountability in the utilization of foreign funds, and restrict the activities of NGOs that receive foreign funding. It does not aim to promote the development of indigenous NGOs.

Under the FCRA, which of the following is NOT a requirement for NGOs receiving foreign contributions?

  1. To register with the Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. To obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN)

  3. To submit annual reports on the utilization of foreign funds

  4. To maintain a separate bank account for foreign contributions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under the FCRA, NGOs receiving foreign contributions are required to register with the Ministry of Home Affairs, submit annual reports on the utilization of foreign funds, and maintain a separate bank account for foreign contributions. Obtaining a Unique Identification Number (UIN) is not a requirement.

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986?

  1. The establishment of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

  2. The establishment of State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)

  3. The power to issue environmental clearances for projects

  4. The power to impose fines and penalties for environmental violations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The EPA establishes the CPCB and SPCBs, empowers them to enforce environmental laws, and authorizes them to impose fines and penalties for environmental violations. However, the power to issue environmental clearances for projects is vested with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010?

  1. To provide a specialized forum for the adjudication of environmental disputes

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To enforce environmental laws and regulations

  4. To award compensation for environmental damage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NGT Act aims to provide a specialized forum for the adjudication of environmental disputes, enforce environmental laws and regulations, and award compensation for environmental damage. Promoting sustainable development is not a specific objective of the NGT Act.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the NGT?

  1. To hear appeals against orders of the SPCBs

  2. To review environmental clearances granted by the MoEFCC

  3. To impose fines and penalties for environmental violations

  4. To issue directions to government agencies for the protection of the environment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NGT has the power to hear appeals against orders of the SPCBs, review environmental clearances granted by the MoEFCC, and issue directions to government agencies for the protection of the environment. However, it does not have the power to impose fines and penalties for environmental violations.

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972?

  1. The establishment of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks

  2. The prohibition of hunting and trade of wildlife species

  3. The creation of a National Board for Wildlife

  4. The establishment of a Wildlife Crime Control Bureau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WPA provides for the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, prohibits the hunting and trade of wildlife species, and creates a National Board for Wildlife. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006?

  1. To recognize and protect the rights of forest-dwelling communities

  2. To promote sustainable forest management

  3. To ensure the conservation of forests

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of forests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FRA aims to recognize and protect the rights of forest-dwelling communities, promote sustainable forest management, and ensure the conservation of forests. Promoting the commercial exploitation of forests is not a key objective of the FRA.

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the FRA?

  1. The recognition of community forest rights

  2. The establishment of Forest Rights Committees

  3. The provision of individual forest rights to forest-dwelling communities

  4. The establishment of a National Forest Commission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FRA provides for the recognition of community forest rights, the establishment of Forest Rights Committees, and the provision of individual forest rights to forest-dwelling communities. It does not establish a National Forest Commission.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act (CAMPA), 2016?

  1. To compensate for the loss of forest land due to developmental projects

  2. To promote afforestation and reforestation activities

  3. To provide financial assistance to states for forest conservation

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of forests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CAMPA aims to compensate for the loss of forest land due to developmental projects, promote afforestation and reforestation activities, and provide financial assistance to states for forest conservation. Promoting the commercial exploitation of forests is not a key objective of the CAMPA.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective 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 promote sustainable development in the Ganga River basin

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of the Ganga River


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NMCG aims to clean up the Ganga River, prevent pollution of the Ganga River, and promote sustainable development in the Ganga River basin. Promoting the commercial exploitation of the Ganga River is not a key objective of the NMCG.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB)?

  1. To promote afforestation and reforestation activities

  2. To provide financial assistance to states for afforestation and reforestation activities

  3. To promote the commercial exploitation of forests

  4. To promote sustainable forest management


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NAEB aims to promote afforestation and reforestation activities, provide financial assistance to states for afforestation and reforestation activities, and promote sustainable forest management. Promoting the commercial exploitation of forests is not a key objective of the NAEB.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)?

  1. To conserve and protect biodiversity

  2. To promote sustainable use of biodiversity

  3. To regulate access to biological resources

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of biodiversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NBA aims to conserve and protect biodiversity, promote sustainable use of biodiversity, and regulate access to biological resources. Promoting the commercial exploitation of biodiversity is not a key objective of the NBA.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

  1. To enforce environmental laws and regulations

  2. To monitor and assess the quality of the environment

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPCB aims to enforce environmental laws and regulations, monitor and assess the quality of the environment, and promote sustainable development. Promoting the commercial exploitation of natural resources is not a key objective of the CPCB.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)?

  1. To enforce environmental laws and regulations

  2. To monitor and assess the quality of the environment

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SPCBs aim to enforce environmental laws and regulations, monitor and assess the quality of the environment, and promote sustainable development. Promoting the commercial exploitation of natural resources is not a key objective of the SPCBs.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Environmental Appellate Authority (NEAA)?

  1. To hear appeals against orders of the SPCBs

  2. To review environmental clearances granted by the MoEFCC

  3. To impose fines and penalties for environmental violations

  4. To promote sustainable development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEAA aims to hear appeals against orders of the SPCBs, review environmental clearances granted by the MoEFCC, and impose fines and penalties for environmental violations. Promoting sustainable development is not a key objective of the NEAA.

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