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What is considered as a major guiding factor for National Development in India?
What is considered as a major guiding factor for National Development in India?
Which Act is applicable in India for the prevention and control of water pollution?
Which Act is applicable in India for the prevention and control of water pollution?
Which Act is related to the prevention and control of air pollution in India?
Which Act is related to the prevention and control of air pollution in India?
Which Act is aimed at overall protection and improvement of the environment in India?
Which Act is aimed at overall protection and improvement of the environment in India?
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What has led to a great deterioration of the Indian environment?
What has led to a great deterioration of the Indian environment?
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What are some factors that have led to the deterioration of the Indian environment?
What are some factors that have led to the deterioration of the Indian environment?
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What is now accepted as a major guiding factor for National Development in India?
What is now accepted as a major guiding factor for National Development in India?
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What are some examples of major Environmental Acts and Rules applicable in India?
What are some examples of major Environmental Acts and Rules applicable in India?
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What has been progressively strengthening in terms of official involvement in environmental management in India?
What has been progressively strengthening in terms of official involvement in environmental management in India?
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What is the aim of the Hazardous Waste Management Regulations in India?
What is the aim of the Hazardous Waste Management Regulations in India?
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Study Notes
Environmental Ethics in India
- The rapid growth of population, industrialization, and industrial sectors has led to significant environmental deterioration in India.
Development and Environmental Management
- Environmental management is now recognized as a crucial factor in India's national development.
- There has been a progressive strengthening of official involvement in environmental management over the past few decades.
- This strengthening is supported by increased scientific, technical, administrative, and legislative backing at both central and state levels.
Environmental Laws in India
- The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (amended up to 1998).
- The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 (amended by Amendment Act, 1991).
- The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (amended by Amendment Act, 1986).
- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Hazardous Waste
- Hazardous waste is a significant environmental concern in India.
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Test your knowledge of environmental ethics, environmental impact assessment, and the role of NGOs in India with this quiz. Explore the challenges posed by population growth and industrialization, and learn about the importance of environmental management for national development.
