Environmental Laws and Policies in India
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Environmental Laws and Policies in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main objectives of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Describe the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as per Indian law.
Describe the role of NGOs in the implementation of environmental laws and policies in India.
Discuss the challenges faced in the implementation of environmental laws in India.
Discuss the importance of public participation in the implementation of environmental laws in India.
Explain the concept of 'Polluter Pays Principle' as applied in Indian environmental law.
Explain the main functions of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India.
Explain the precautionary principle as applied in Indian environmental law.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year? (1) 1972, (2) 1974, (3) 1986, (4) 1992
Which Act provides for the establishment of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards? (1) Water Act, 1974, (2) Air Act, 1981, (3) Environment Protection Act, 1986, (4) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Which Indian constitutional Article provides for the protection and improvement of the environment? (1) Article 21, (2) Article 48A, (3) Article 370, (4) Article 356
Which of the following Acts deals specifically with the conservation of forests in India? (1) Wildlife Protection Act, (2) Forest Conservation Act, (3) Environment Protection Act, (4) Water Act
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2000, deals with the management of biomedical waste in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2002, was enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous wastes in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the implementation of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the apex body for the formulation and implementation of environmental policies in India.
True or False: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, also covers noise pollution.
True or False: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, was enacted to control and prevent air pollution in India.
True or False: The Forest Conservation Act, 1980, prohibits the use of forest land for non-forest purposes without prior approval from the central government.
True or False: The National Green Tribunal can only hear cases related to air and water pollution.
