Environmental Impact Assessment Quiz

Who is responsible for nominating the expert member of the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA)?

What is the term of the non-official Member and the Chairman of the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)?

What is the minimum number of members required for the SEIAA to make a decision?

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Chairman of the SEIAA?

Who is responsible for constituting the SEIAA as an authority?

Which of these is a member of the DEIAA?

What is the primary purpose of the DEIAA?

Where can one find the eligibility criteria for the expert member of the DEIAA?

Which stage in the environmental clearance process is mandatory for all projects, regardless of category?

What is the primary purpose of the 'Scoping' stage?

In which stage of the environmental clearance process are local communities and stakeholders directly involved?

What is the role of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) in the environmental clearance process?

According to the content, how long is the validity period of an environmental clearance for 'Area Development projects and Townships'?

Which of these types of projects falls under Category 'B' and requires screening?

What is the timeframe for the regulatory authority to convey its decision on an application for environmental clearance after receiving the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)?

Which stage in the environmental clearance process determines the specific environmental concerns that need to be addressed in an EIA?

What is the primary objective of the 'Public Consultation' stage in the environmental clearance process?

Which of the following activities is NOT subject to the environmental clearance process as outlined in the content?

What type of projects require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government?

Which of the following projects are always reviewed at the Central level?

What entity is responsible for recommending environmental clearance for Category 'B2' projects?

When can a Category "B" project be considered at the Central level?

Who is responsible for submitting an application for prior environmental clearance for all projects?

Which section outlines the Central Government's power to delegate its responsibilities to other authorities?

Which section explicitly grants the Central Government the authority to appoint officers for the implementation of this Act?

According to the provided excerpt, which section details the legal avenue for appealing against directions issued by the Central Government?

Which of the following is a potential legal course of action provided by the Act for an individual who feels unjustly impacted by a Central Government directive?

Which section outlines the Central Government's authority to issue directions to various entities, including individuals, officers, and other authorities?

Which of the following actions does the Central Government have the explicit power to direct, as mentioned in the excerpt?

What is the purpose of the 'for the avoidance of doubts' clause in Section 5?

Which section highlights the responsibility of those involved in industrial operations to ensure that their emissions and discharges do not exceed established environmental pollution standards?

What is the role of the National Green Tribunal in the context of this excerpt?

What is the key distinction between the authorities mentioned in Section 3 and the officers mentioned in Section 4?

Which section of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 gives the Central Government the authority to restrict areas where certain industries or operations cannot be carried out?

Based on the content related to Eco-sensitive Zones, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key factor considered when prohibiting or restricting industries or operations in an area?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key consideration by the Central Government in declaring Eco-Sensitive Zones or Ecologically Fragile Areas?

Which of the following is NOT a specific example of an Eco-sensitive Zone mentioned in the content?

According to the content, which of these is a key element of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to be considered when enacting restrictions on certain areas?

Which section of the Environment (Protection) Act empowers the Central Government to declare restrictions on activities within specified areas?

The Environment (Protection) Act does not mention the term "Eco-Sensitive Zones" explicitly. What aspects of the Act do the Government utilize effectively to declare such zones?

Which of the following is NOT a key consideration for the Central Government when establishing Eco-sensitive Zones or Ecologically Fragile Areas, as mentioned in the content?

According to the provided text, the central government can restrict areas for certain industries or operations based on which of the following?

Based on the content, which of the following is a key factor for the Central Government in determining the location of industries or activities in specific areas?