Indian & World Geography·Prelims Questions
Environmental Laws — Prelims Questions
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Q1medium
Which of the following principles was first established in Indian environmental law through the Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum case?
Q2medium
The National Green Tribunal has jurisdiction over matters arising from how many environmental laws?
Q3easy
Which constitutional amendment introduced environmental protection provisions in the Indian Constitution?
Q4easy
The Environment Protection Act 1986 was enacted primarily in response to which environmental disaster?
Q5hard
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Central Pollution Control Board under the Water Act 1974?