Environmental Law Questions and Answers Part-2

1. Which section defines "Environment" under the Act?
a) Section 2(a)
b) Section 2(b)
c) Section 2(c)
d) Section 2(d)

Answer: a

2. Article 21, 47, 48-A and 51-A(g) that provide that the State must protect and improve the environment and safeguard forest and wildlife incorporating which of the following principles of Environmental law?
a) Polluters pays principle
b) Precautionary principle
c) Both A and B
d) None of the Above

Answer: b

3. When did the Central Pollution Control Board established?
a) 1972
b) 1974
c) 1978
d) 1982

Answer: b

4. Who appoints the chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board?
a) President of India
b) State Government
c) Governor of the State
d) Central Government

Answer: d

5. Which one of the following is the apex organization in the country in the field of pollution control?
a) Water Pollution Control Board
b) State Pollution Control Board
c) Central Pollution Control Board
d) Air pollution Control Board

Answer: c

6. How many officials can be nominated to the Central Pollution Control Board by the Central Government?
a) Five
b) Ten
c) Fifteen
d) Twenty Five

Answer: a

7. In State Pollution Control Boards, how many constitutions of committees can constitute?
a) One
b) Ten
c) Not constitute any committees
d) As many committees as necessary

Answer: d

8. The Central Pollution Control Board plays an important role in abatement and control of pollution in the country.
a) Yes
b) No
c) Both A and B
d) None of the Above

Answer: a

9. Where is the head office of the Central Pollution Control Board?
a) Mumbai
b) Raipur
c) Mysore
d) New Delhi

Answer: d

10. Which is the first country to pass the amendment in the parliament to safeguard the environment?
a) Brazil
b) Denmark
c) China
d) India

Answer: d