Environmental Laws

Q. In a series of rulings after 1998, the Supreme Court ordered all public transport vehicles to switch to _____ to decrease air pollution.

1. diesel
2. petrol
3. Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG )
4. electricity

Q. Recently, by invoking _____ for rivers, the government has shown its commitment towards environment protection.

1. Swacch Bharat Abhiyan
2. Namami Gange
3. Rallies
4. Narmada Bachao Aandolan

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) from the following.

1. We don't need to care about environment protection.
2. The environment cannot be destroyed merely for industrial development.
3. Industrial disasters have no impact on the environment.
4. There should be strict laws to hold the polluters responsible for the damage done to the environment.

Q. While the government has a leading role in environmental protection, people can exert pressure so that both private companies and the government act ___ .

1. in the interests of private companies
2. in the interests of the society
3. in the interests of children
4. in the interests of workers

Q. While the government has a leading role in making laws, citizens can exert pressure so that both ___ and the ___ act in the interests of the society.

1. schools, colleges
2. corporates, NGOs
3. banks, hospitals
4. private companies, government

Q. ______ are most prone to accidents.

1. Schools
2. Construction sites
3. Restaurants
4. Power plants

Q. Right to Life is a Fundamental Right under Article 21.

1. True
2. False

Q. Advanced countries are relocating their toxic and hazardous industries to ________ countries to take advantage of the weaker laws in these countries .

1. developed
2. developing
3. backward
4. African

Q. The government passed the ___ to make stronger laws to protect the environment.

1. Climate Change Act 1986
2. Nature Conservation Act 1986
3. Environment Protection Act 1986
4. Anti-Pollution Act 1986

Q. How can the government meet its commitment towards the environment ?

1. By stopping the clearance of forests.
2. By imposing a high tax on petrol and other fuel that pollute the air.
3. By imposing high carbon tax.
4. By allowing investments from foreign industries.