Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India.

1) It is a decision- making tool utilised to identify the environmental impacts of a project.
2) It is mandatory for projects such as mining to procure environmental clearance.
3) Providing environmental clearance largely comes under the domain of the centre.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool utilised to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project.
It is mandatory for various projects like mining, thermal power plants, river valley, infrastructure (road, highway, ports, harbours and airports) and industries including very small electroplating or foundry units to get environment clearance.