Multiple Choice Questions on Environment Law [Redirects to CLATalogue]

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. The Environment Protection Act of India was enacted in the year:

a) 1972

b) 1986

c) 1992

d) 2000

2. Which of the following is a legal provision under the Environmental Protection Act of India?

a) Polluter Pays

b) Environment First

c) Public Participation

d) Sustainable Development

3. The legal concept of “Public Liability” in Indian environmental law relates to the liability of:

a) Private companies for damage caused by environmental disasters

b) Government agencies for implementing environmental regulations

c) NGOs involved in conservation efforts

d) Foreign countries for environmental harm caused to India

4. The legal concept of “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) in Indian environmental law refers to:

a) The responsibility of the government to manage waste

b) The responsibility of producers for the entire life cycle of their products

c) The responsibility of consumers to recycle their waste

d) The responsibility of NGOs to promote environmental awareness

5. The legal provision for “Environment Clearance” for certain projects is granted by the:

a) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

b) Ministry of Environment and Forests

c) National Green Tribunal (NGT)

d) State Pollution Control Board

6. The legal concept of “Eco-Sensitive Zones” is associated with the protection of:

a) Forest ecosystems from encroachment

b) Wildlife corridors and migratory routes

c) Coastal areas from industrial development

d) River banks from pollution

7. The legal concept of “Common Property Resources” refers to resources that are collectively owned and managed by:

a) The central government

b) State governments

c) Private individuals

d) Local communities

8. The “National Solar Mission” aims to promote the use of solar energy by setting a target to achieve a certain capacity of solar power generation by the year:

a) 2022

b) 2025

c) 2030

d) 2040

9. The “National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency” aims to promote energy conservation and efficiency measures in industries and other sectors by adopting:

a) Fossil fuel-based technologies

b) Energy-intensive manufacturing processes

c) Renewable energy sources

d) Advanced energy-efficient technologies

10. The legal concept of “Public Trust Doctrine” in Indian environmental law is related to:

a) Allocation of natural resources to private entities

b) Management of national parks and sanctuaries

c) Protection of public access to natural resources

d) Compensation for victims of environmental damage

Answers

1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. b
6. a
7. d
8. a
9. d
10. c

Source: Lawctopus