NGT, CPCB & Environment Bodies — Set 6
Forest & Wildlife · NGT, CPCB और पर्यावरण निकाय · Questions 51–60 of 100
Under the Air Act 1981, consent to establish an industry must be obtained from?
Correct Answer: C. Concerned State Pollution Control Board
Under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, industries in air pollution control areas must obtain consent (commonly known as Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate) from the concerned State Pollution Control Board. This ensures that industries meet air quality standards before establishing and operating their facilities.
The Environmental Clearance (EC) process under EIA Notification 2006 involves how many stages?
Correct Answer: C. 4
The Environmental Clearance process under the EIA Notification 2006 involves 4 stages: Screening (Category A or B), Scoping (preparation of Terms of Reference), Public Consultation, and Appraisal. All Category A projects and Category B1 projects must go through all four stages. Category B2 projects are exempted from public consultation.
Which NGT bench covers the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and others in western India?
Correct Answer: B. Pune bench
The Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal covers western Indian states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and others. The bench handles environmental cases from this jurisdiction. The NGT's regional benches ensure that people from different parts of India have easier access to environmental justice.
Under the EPA 1986, what is the penalty for contravening provisions related to environmental protection?
Correct Answer: B. Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine up to Rs 1 lakh, or both
Under the Environment Protection Act 1986, contravention of its provisions can lead to imprisonment up to 5 years, or a fine up to Rs 1 lakh, or both. For continuing violations, there is an additional fine up to Rs 5,000 per day. After conviction, if the violation continues, imprisonment can extend up to 7 years.
The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is one of the missions under?
Correct Answer: B. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It aims to make Indian agriculture more resilient to climate change through various interventions. The mission focuses on soil health management, integrated farming systems, and water use efficiency.
CRZ-IV in the CRZ Notification 2019 covers?
Correct Answer: C. Water area up to 12 nautical miles and tidal influenced water bodies
CRZ-IV in the CRZ Notification 2019 covers the water area up to 12 nautical miles into the sea from the Low Tide Line and tidal influenced water bodies. This zone regulates activities like fishing, tourism, and navigation in the coastal waters. CRZ-IVA covers the water area of seas, bays, estuaries, and CRZ-IVB covers tidal influenced water bodies.
CPCB's headquarter is located in which city?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is headquartered in New Delhi. It is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. CPCB coordinates with State Pollution Control Boards and has regional offices across India to monitor and control pollution.
The National Himalayan Ecosystem Mission is one of the missions under NAPCC. It primarily aims to?
Correct Answer: B. Protect the glaciers and vulnerable ecosystems of the Himalayan region
The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem aims to protect the glaciers and vulnerable ecosystems of the Himalayan region. This mission recognizes the critical importance of Himalayan glaciers as water sources for major Indian rivers. The mission involves scientific assessment of climate change impacts on the Himalayan ecosystem and developing response strategies.
Under which notification are Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) mandatorily required in India?
Correct Answer: B. EIA Notification 2006
Environmental Impact Assessments are mandatorily required under the EIA Notification 2006 (issued under the EPA 1986). This notification replaced the earlier EIA Notification 1994 and made significant changes to the process. It introduced categorization of projects and made the process more streamlined while maintaining environmental safeguards.
Which mission under NAPCC aims to ensure integrated water resource management?
Correct Answer: B. National Water Mission
The National Water Mission is one of the eight missions under NAPCC that aims to ensure integrated water resource management. The mission targets 20% improvement in water use efficiency and conservation of water resources. It also aims to protect and restore water bodies and promote equitable distribution of water.