Projects & Acts — Set 2
Days & Years · परियोजनाएं और अधिनियम · Questions 11–20 of 50
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was the first major environmental law in India, enacted in?
Correct Answer: A. 1974
The Water Act was passed in 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. It led to the establishment of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards. This act marked the beginning of systematic environmental regulation in India.
In which year was the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?
Correct Answer: D. 1981
The Air Act was enacted in 1981 to provide for the prevention and abatement of air pollution. It was later amended in 1987 to include noise pollution within its scope. The act provides the legal basis for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act was passed in?
Correct Answer: A. 2006
Passed in 2006, this act is commonly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA). It aims to undo the 'historical injustice' of not recognizing forest rights of tribal communities. It grants legal titles to land that these communities have inhabited for generations.
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2002
The PMLA was enacted in 2002 to prevent money laundering and to provide for the confiscation of property derived from it. It became effective in 2005 following international commitments. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is the primary agency responsible for its implementation.
In which year was the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) passed, replacing the older FERA?
Correct Answer: A. 1999
FEMA was enacted in 1999 to facilitate external trade and payments and promote the orderly development of the foreign exchange market. It represented a shift from the restrictive regime of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA). It came into force on June 1, 2000.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, providing for a specialized environmental court, was passed in?
Correct Answer: D. 2010
The NGT Act was passed in 2010 to expedite the disposal of cases relating to environmental protection. India became the third country in the world to have a specialized environmental tribunal. The tribunal is headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
In which year was the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act enacted?
Correct Answer: A. 2009
The RTE Act was enacted in August 2009 and came into effect on April 1, 2010. It makes education a fundamental right for every child between the ages of 6 and 14. This was achieved through the 86th Constitutional Amendment.
The Disaster Management Act, which led to the creation of the NDMA, was passed in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2005
The Disaster Management Act was enacted in 2005 following the 2004 Tsunami. It provides for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith. The Prime Minister serves as the ex-officio chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority.
When was the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act passed in India, replacing the Sarda Act?
Correct Answer: A. 2006
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was enacted in 2006 to provide for the prohibition of solemnization of child marriages. It replaced the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929. The act increased the legal age of marriage for males to 21 and females to 18.
In which year was the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act passed?
Correct Answer: D. 2005
This act was passed in 2005 and led to the establishment of the NCPCR at the national level. It aims to ensure that all laws, policies, and administrative mechanisms are in consonance with child rights. The commission serves as a statutory body for monitoring child rights.