Environmental Laws and Policies in India

Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography

Environmental Laws and Policies in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Environmental Laws and Policies in India. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India.

Describe the role of State Pollution Control Boards in India.

Explain the importance of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 in India.

Explain the term 'Environmental Impact Assessment' (EIA) as per Indian environmental laws.

Explain why the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is important for India.

List any two penalties for violating environmental laws in India.

Name any two major environmental laws enacted in India to protect the environment.

What is the main aim of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year? (1) 1972, (2) 1974, (3) 1986, (4) 1992

What is the penalty for violating the Environment Protection Act, 1986? (1) Fine only, (2) Imprisonment only, (3) Both fine and imprisonment, (4) No penalty

Which Act provides for the protection and improvement of the environment in India? (1) Water Act, (2) Air Act, (3) Environment Protection Act, (4) Wildlife Protection Act

Which Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants in India? (1) Forest Conservation Act, (2) Wildlife Protection Act, (3) Environment Protection Act, (4) Air Act

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act was passed to prevent and control water pollution in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1972 is related to the protection of wildlife in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1974 is related to the prevention and control of water pollution in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1981 is related to the prevention and control of air pollution in India.

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

True or False: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 allows the government to set standards for emissions and discharges of pollutants.

True or False: The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 allows unrestricted use of forest land for industrial purposes.

True or False: The National Green Tribunal can impose penalties for environmental violations.