Pollution Control Economics — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the economic concept of a 'negative externality' in the context of pollution?
Consider the following statements regarding the Perform Achieve Trade (PAT) scheme in India: 1. It is a market-based mechanism aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries. 2. Designated Consumers (DCs) that over-achieve their energy saving targets earn tradable Energy Saving Certificates (ESCs). 3. The scheme primarily targets direct carbon emissions rather than energy consumption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following principles was prominently established by the Supreme Court in the Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India case (1996)?
The 'Environmental Kuznets Curve' (EKC) hypothesis suggests a relationship between environmental degradation and per capita income that is:
Which of the following is NOT a market-based instrument for pollution control?