Question 1

In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants?

Accepted Answer

1972. The Wildlife Protection Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 1972. It established schedules of protected plant and animal species and restricted hunting. This act serves as the primary legal framework for biodiversity conservation in the country.

Question 2

Project Tiger, a centrally sponsored scheme for tiger conservation, was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

1973. Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973, at the Jim Corbett National Park. It was initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to ensure a viable population of tigers. It remains one of the most successful species conservation programs in the world.

Question 3

The Environment Protection Act of India was enacted in which year following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

Accepted Answer

1986. The Environment Protection Act was enacted in 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. It was a direct legislative response to the industrial disaster that occurred in 1984. The act empowers the central government to coordinate activities for environmental quality.

Question 4

In which year was the Consumer Protection Act originally passed in India to safeguard the interests of consumers?

Accepted Answer

1986. The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to provide a simpler and quicker redressal to consumer grievances. It established quasi-judicial bodies at district, state, and national levels. This act was later replaced by a more modern version in 2019.

Question 5

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, which empowers citizens to question public authorities, was enacted in?

Accepted Answer

2005. The RTI Act was passed by the Parliament in June 2005 and came into full force on October 12, 2005. It replaced the Freedom of Information Act of 2002. This law is a critical tool for ensuring transparency and accountability in governance.

Projects & Acts — Set 1