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What potential penalty can be imposed for contravening provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986?
What potential penalty can be imposed for contravening provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986?
Which entity possesses the authority to designate an area as an 'Air Pollution Control Area'?
Which entity possesses the authority to designate an area as an 'Air Pollution Control Area'?
What was the primary catalyst that led to the enactment of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986?
What was the primary catalyst that led to the enactment of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986?
Under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, what does the term 'environment' encompass?
Under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, what does the term 'environment' encompass?
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Under which section of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, can the government issue direct orders to close or regulate any industrial operation?
Under which section of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, can the government issue direct orders to close or regulate any industrial operation?
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Which year was the Environmental (Protection) Act enacted in India?
Which year was the Environmental (Protection) Act enacted in India?
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In what year was the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act established?
In what year was the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act established?
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The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year?
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year?
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Which of these was the first major environmental protection act promulgated in India?
Which of these was the first major environmental protection act promulgated in India?
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The Central Pollution Control Board was established under the provisions of which act?
The Central Pollution Control Board was established under the provisions of which act?
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The Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986 deals with which of these aspects?
The Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986 deals with which of these aspects?
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Which of the following is a key responsibility of the State Pollution Control Board?
Which of the following is a key responsibility of the State Pollution Control Board?
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Which of the following individuals is widely known as a leader of the Chipko movement?
Which of the following individuals is widely known as a leader of the Chipko movement?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the objectives of the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the objectives of the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972?
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In which year was the Tiger Conservation Project initiated?
In which year was the Tiger Conservation Project initiated?
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The main goal of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries is aimed at?
The main goal of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries is aimed at?
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Which of the following is considered an endangered species in India?
Which of the following is considered an endangered species in India?
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution emphasizes Environmental Protection as a fundamental duty of its citizens?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution emphasizes Environmental Protection as a fundamental duty of its citizens?
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Where was the first International Earth Summit held?
Where was the first International Earth Summit held?
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What was the outcome of the Silent Valley movement?
What was the outcome of the Silent Valley movement?
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Which committee submitted a report on Environmental education to the Government of India?
Which committee submitted a report on Environmental education to the Government of India?
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What is the primary objective of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
What is the primary objective of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
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Who is responsible for solid waste management as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
Who is responsible for solid waste management as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
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Which type of waste is covered under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
Which type of waste is covered under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
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What percentage of e-waste must producers collect under the EPR framework for 2023-24 as per the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022?
What percentage of e-waste must producers collect under the EPR framework for 2023-24 as per the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022?
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Which of the following is NOT included under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022?
Which of the following is NOT included under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022?
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What is one of the key objectives of the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
What is one of the key objectives of the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
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Which color-coded bag is designated for the disposal of human anatomical waste according to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules?
Which color-coded bag is designated for the disposal of human anatomical waste according to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules?
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What duration is biomedical waste allowed to be stored before disposal?
What duration is biomedical waste allowed to be stored before disposal?
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What type of waste is disposed of in a red bag under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules?
What type of waste is disposed of in a red bag under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules?
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What is the main focus of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
What is the main focus of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
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Which body is created under the Water Act, 1974, to monitor water pollution?
Which body is created under the Water Act, 1974, to monitor water pollution?
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What is the primary aim of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
What is the primary aim of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
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Which pollutant is the main focus of the Air Act, 1981?
Which pollutant is the main focus of the Air Act, 1981?
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