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Environmental Clearance — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following bodies is responsible for granting Environmental Clearance for Category A projects in India?

Q2hard

Consider the following statements regarding the Environmental Clearance (EC) process in India: 1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is the parent legislation for the EIA Notification, 2006. 2. Public consultation is a mandatory stage for all Category B projects. 3. Post-facto environmental clearances are explicitly allowed and encouraged under the current EIA Notification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly mandates the State to protect and improve the environment?

Q4medium

The 'Scoping' stage of the Environmental Clearance process primarily involves:

Q5hard

Which of the following acts is NOT directly related to the Environmental Clearance process but often interacts with it for specific project types?