Coastal and Marine Issues — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019, is/are correct? 1. It reduced the No Development Zone (NDZ) in all CRZ-III areas to 50 meters from the High Tide Line (HTL). 2. It allows for the Floor Space Index (FSI) in CRZ-II areas to be as per current Town and Country Planning Regulations. 3. State Coastal Zone Management Authorities (SCZMAs) are empowered to approve certain projects up to 20,000 square meters. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of India's 'Blue Economy' initiative?

Consider the following statements regarding Mangrove ecosystems in India: 1. They are highly tolerant to saline conditions and tidal fluctuations. 2. They act as natural barriers against cyclones and tsunamis. 3. The Sundarbans in West Bengal is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangroves in the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 'polluter pays' principle, often invoked in environmental jurisprudence in India, implies that:

Which of the following Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is known for its extensive coral reefs and dugong population, located in the Gulf of Mannar?