1. Which section defines "Environment" under the Act?
a) Section 2(a)
b) Section 2(b)
c) Section 2(c)
d) Section 2(d)
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
3. When did the Central Pollution Control Board established?
a) 1972
b) 1974
c) 1978
d) 1982
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
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
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
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
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
9. Where is the head office of the Central Pollution Control Board?
a) Mumbai
b) Raipur
c) Mysore
d) New Delhi
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