NGT, CPCB & Environment Bodies — Set 5

Correct Answer: C. BEE

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) implements the Star Rating Programme for energy-efficient appliances in India. The programme provides easy-to-understand star labels on appliances indicating their energy efficiency. Appliances with higher star ratings consume less energy, helping consumers make informed choices and reducing overall energy consumption.

Correct Answer: C. 20-30%

The NCAP initially aimed to reduce PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations by 20-30% by 2024 compared to the 2017 baseline. The target was later revised upward to 40% reduction by 2026. NCAP identified 132 non-attainment cities that consistently fail to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Correct Answer: C. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 provides for the constitution of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards and their powers and functions. It established the regulatory framework for water quality management and pollution control in India. The Act was later amended to extend its jurisdiction to prevent and control pollution in streams and wells.

Correct Answer: C. 2001

The Energy Conservation Act was enacted in 2001. It provides a legal framework for energy efficiency and conservation in India. The Act led to the establishment of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and introduced concepts like energy audit, energy manager, and energy efficiency standards.

Correct Answer: B. Compensate for diversion of forest land through afforestation

The main objective of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAMPA) is to compensate for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes through afforestation activities. When forest land is diverted, the user agency must pay for the cost of afforestation on equivalent non-forest land. CAMPA manages these funds to ensure afforestation activities are actually carried out.

Correct Answer: B. A Judge of the Supreme Court of India

The Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal must be a person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. This requirement ensures the highest level of judicial competence and authority in the tribunal. The Chairperson presides over the principal bench of the NGT in New Delhi.

Correct Answer: A. CRZ-I

CRZ-I covers ecologically sensitive and geomorphologically important areas such as mangroves, coral reefs, sand dunes, mudflats, national parks, marine parks, and salt marshes. These areas have the strictest regulations on development activities. Construction is largely prohibited in CRZ-I areas to protect these critical coastal ecosystems.

Correct Answer: C. Designated consumers (large energy-intensive industries)

The PAT scheme covers Designated Consumers (DCs), which are large energy-intensive industrial units. These include industries like thermal power plants, iron and steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminum, textiles, and others. Each DC is given a specific energy consumption target, and those that outperform get tradeable Energy Saving Certificates.

Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in January 2019. It is India's first national programme with specific targets for air quality improvement. CPCB is the nodal agency for implementation and monitoring of the NCAP.

Correct Answer: C. Renewable energy (solar, wind)

Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources like solar or wind power to electrolyze water. This process splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen without producing any greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen is considered a clean fuel of the future as it produces only water when used.