Environmental Impact Assessment — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India is/are correct? 1. EIA is mandated under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. Public consultation is a mandatory stage for all Category B projects. 3. The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) provides recommendations for Category A projects.
Which of the following principles is/are most closely associated with the underlying philosophy of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? 1. Precautionary Principle 2. Polluter Pays Principle 3. Intergenerational Equity Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Draft EIA Notification, 2020: 1. It proposed to reduce the public consultation period from 30 days to 20 days. 2. It explicitly allowed for post-facto environmental clearances for projects. 3. It exempted all linear projects from the requirement of public hearing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for appraising Category B projects and recommending environmental clearance at the state level?
The concept of 'right to a wholesome environment' is derived from which Article of the Indian Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court?