World Environment Day Quiz: Amazon Led Environment Protection

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What is the objective of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?

To promote industrial development

To facilitate hazardous waste management

To control air pollution

To regulate water pollution (correct)

What is the time period given to industries to achieve emission and effluent standards?

Six months from the date of notification

Three years from the date of notification

Two years from the date of notification

One year from the date of notification (correct)

What is the purpose of an environmental audit report?

To obtain consent under the Water Act

To monitor industrial operations

To evaluate policy effectiveness

To assess environmental impact (correct)

What is the role of the SPCB with respect to emission and effluent standards?

To specify more stringent standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of submitting environmental audit reports?

Annually on 30th September Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 5th June every year?

Observation of World Environment Day Signup and view all the answers

What is the Central Government's role in the Act?

To put restrictions on industries in certain areas Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the World Environment Day event?

The Environment (Protection) Act Signup and view all the answers

Under which article of the Constitution was The Environment (Protection) Act passed?

Article 253 Signup and view all the answers

What was the date on which The Environment (Protection) Act came into force?

19th November 1986 Signup and view all the answers

How many sections does The Environment (Protection) Act consist of?

26 sections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Chapter-I of The Environment (Protection) Act?

To define key environmental terms and concepts Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the gas leakage in Bhopal that led to various environmental issues?

Methylisocyanate gas leakage from a nearby factory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986?

To provide a framework for central and state authorities to coordinate environmental activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of setting standards for air, water, and soil quality under the Environmental Protection Act?

To establish a maximal permissible limit of pollutants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying 'restricting areas' under the Environmental Protection Act?

To handle and safeguard hazardous substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of November 19th, 1986, in relation to the Environmental Protection Act?

It is the day the Act came into force Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the Bhopal disaster on environmental policy-making in India?

It resulted in the passage of the Environmental Protection Act Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

The Act was passed on November 19, 1986, under Article 253 of the Constitution, and is considered an umbrella legislation.
It provides a framework for the central government and coordinates the activities of various central and state authorities.

Key Features of the Act

The Central Government can put restrictions on areas where certain industries, operations, or processes cannot be carried out.
Emissions and effluent standards have been established for 61 categories of industries.
Industries identified as highly polluting must achieve these standards within a year of notification.
State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) can reduce the time limit and specify more stringent standards, but cannot relax them.

Environmental Audit Report

Industries requiring consent under the Water Act, Air Act, or authorization under the Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989, must submit an environmental audit report to the concerned SPCB/PCC by September 30 every year.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

The Act was passed to address the issue of water pollution, which is a significant environmental problem worldwide.
June 5 is observed as World Environment Day every year to emphasize the importance of protecting the environment.

Background of the Environmental Protection Act

The Act was enacted in response to the Bhopal gas tragedy, which resulted from a leak of methylisocyanate (MIC) from the Union Carbide plant.
The Act consists of 26 sections, divided into four chapters, and provides overall protection and preservation of the ecosystem.

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Learn about the significance of World Environment Day and its impact on environmental policies. Discover how the Environment (Protection) Act came into force and its importance in India.

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