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 main features of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

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

Explain the importance of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in conserving biodiversity.

Explain the role of the State Pollution Control Boards in India.

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

Explain why the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is called an 'umbrella legislation'.

List any two environmental policies adopted by the Government of India.

List any two penalties for violating environmental laws in India.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year? (1) 1974, (2) 1986, (3) 1992, (4) 2000

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

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

Which Act regulates the use of genetically modified organisms in India? (1) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, (2) Water Act, 1974, (3) Forest Act, 1980, (4) Wildlife Act, 1972

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1974 was the first major law in India to address water pollution.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1986 is considered an umbrella legislation for environmental protection in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1991 provides for immediate relief to victims of accidents involving hazardous substances.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2002 deals with the management and handling of hazardous wastes in India.

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

True or False: The Central Pollution Control Board was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

True or False: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the central government to take measures to protect the environment.

True or False: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.