Environmental Laws and Regulations Quiz

Environmental Laws

• The Indian Forest Act was passed in 1927 to prevent deforestation and promote conservation.

Wildlife Protection

• The Wild Life (Protection) Act was passed in 1972 to protect India's wildlife and prevent hunting.

Environmental Movement

• The environmental movement in India began in the 1970s, with the Chipko Movement in 1973, which aimed to protect forests and prevent deforestation.
• The Appiko Movement in Karnataka in 1983 also fought against deforestation and promoted environmental conservation.

International Cooperation

• The Stockholm Conference in 1972 marked the beginning of international cooperation on environmental issues, with the participation of 114 countries.
• The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, which led to the establishment of the Commission on Sustainable Development.

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

• The first national park in India was established in 1935, and by 1970, there were 5 national parks and 60 wildlife sanctuaries in the country.
• By 2019, India had 104 national parks and 553 wildlife sanctuaries, covering about 5% of the country's geographical area.

Air and Water Pollution

• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1981 to control air pollution.
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1974 to prevent water pollution.

Constitutional Provisions

• Article 48A of the Indian Constitution, added in 1976, directs the state to protect and improve the environment.
• Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution, added in 1976, makes it a fundamental duty of every citizen to protect the environment.