Question

Which of the following statements highlights India's commitment to protect and conserve the environment at the international level?

• A. Passed various acts like Water Pollution Control Act, 1974 and Air Pollution Control Act, 1981
• B. Signed international agreements for conserving biodiversity and regulate substances that cause ozone depletion
• C. Established Central Pollution Control Board to supervise and monitor pollution-creating activities of industries
• D. Ran campaigns to spread awarness about environment conservation

Answer 1

The correct option is B Signed international agreements for conserving biodiversity and regulate substances that cause ozone depletion

In 1992, India signed the Montreal Protocol, a treaty for the regulation of production and consumption of man-made chemicals that cause ozone depletion. It has also signed an agreement with Finland for conserving marine life and biodiversity and is a part of the International Atomic Energy Agency Treaty that addresses radioactive waste management on a global level.