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1. What is the primary purpose of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?

  1. AIndian legislation establishing a specialized tribunal for the speedy disposal of cases relating to environmental protection
  2. BIndian legislation for the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources
  3. CIndian rules for the environmentally sound management of electronic waste
  4. DIndian legislation restricting the use of forest land for non-forest purposes without central government approval
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Answer: D

'Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980' relates to: Indian legislation restricting the use of forest land for non-forest purposes without central government approval

2. Which of the following best describes the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016?

  1. ALandmark United States federal legislation for controlling air pollution, later amended to address acid rain, ozone depletion and toxic air pollution
  2. BIndian legislation providing for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants, creation of protected areas, and regulation of trade in wildlife
  3. CIndian legislation establishing a fund to compensate for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
  4. DIndian legislation for the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources
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Answer: C

'Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016' relates to: Indian legislation establishing a fund to compensate for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes

3. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 was enacted primarily to achieve which of the following?

  1. AIndian legislation providing for mandatory insurance to give immediate relief to victims of accidents from hazardous substances
  2. BIndian legislation for the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources
  3. CIndian rules for the environmentally sound management of electronic waste
  4. DIndian rules regulating the manufacture, use, and disposal of plastic waste, including extended producer responsibility
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Answer: A

'Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991' relates to: Indian legislation providing for mandatory insurance to give immediate relief to victims of accidents from hazardous substances

4. Which of the following best describes the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010?

  1. AIndian legislation establishing a specialized tribunal for the speedy disposal of cases relating to environmental protection
  2. BAn umbrella legislation enacted in India after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, empowering the central government to take measures for protecting and improving the environment
  3. CIndian rules for the environmentally sound management of electronic waste
  4. DIndian legislation establishing a fund to compensate for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
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Answer: A

'National Green Tribunal Act, 2010' relates to: Indian legislation establishing a specialized tribunal for the speedy disposal of cases relating to environmental protection

5. What is the primary purpose of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016?

  1. ALandmark United States federal legislation for controlling air pollution, later amended to address acid rain, ozone depletion and toxic air pollution
  2. BIndian rules governing the handling, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
  3. CIndian rules for the environmentally sound management of electronic waste
  4. DIndian legislation providing for mandatory insurance to give immediate relief to victims of accidents from hazardous substances
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Answer: C

'E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016' relates to: Indian rules for the environmentally sound management of electronic waste

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