Environmental Regulations — Prelims Questions

Which of the following Acts established the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) in India?

Which of the following constitutional provisions mandates the State to 'endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country'?

Consider the following statements regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India: 1. Public consultation is a mandatory step for all projects requiring EIA. 2. The final environmental clearance is granted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). 3. The EIA Notification is issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'polluter pays' principle, as applied in Indian environmental jurisprudence, primarily implies that:

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?