Comprehensive collection of questions from Environment & Ecology asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Among the following years, when was the Environment Protection Act passed?
In which of the following years was the Environment (Protection) Act passed by the Government of India?
When was the preservation and protection of Environment Act passed by the Government of India?
When did the Government of India enact the Environment (Protection) Act to protect and improve environmental quality?
Which constitutional amendment act is related to the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife?
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is constituted under the:
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
Which of the following are related to the preservation of environmental balance? 1. Forest Policy 2. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 3. Industrial Policy 4. Education Policy Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established by the Government of India in–
The full form of N.G.T. is–
In the Indian context, which of the following statements is not correct regarding the mitigation/adaptation to climate change?
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India? 1. Right to a healthy environment, construed as a part of the Right to life under Article 21. 2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in Scheduled Areas for tribal welfare under Article 275(1). 3. Powers and functions of the Gram Sabha under Article 243A. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government. 2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
National Green Tribunal (NGT) became effective from -
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Natural vegetation is the true index of climate. Reason (R): Water-loving plants are found in moist climates. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct? Code:
'Eco-mark' is given to Indian products that are-
The Ecomark logo is related to which of the following?
To identify eco-friendly consumer products, the government has introduced-
Who is the author of the book 'Silent Spring', published in 1962, which provided momentum to the global environmental movement?
Urbanization and industrialization are harmful for-
Who is the author of 'Green Development'?
The pioneer / proponent of Natural Farming is-
Who launched the 'Green Army' program for environmental conservation?
In the mid-eighties of the twentieth century, negative aspects of development were discussed at length. Which one of the following was not significant among them?
Plachimada, which was in the news due to severe damage caused to the environment, is located in-