EPA 1986

When was the Environment (Protection) Act enacted?

• 1972

• 1974

• 1981

• 1986

What was the main objective of the Environment (Protection) Act?

• Protect and improve the environment

• Increase pollution levels

• Promote industrial growth

• Ignore environmental issues

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Fundamental Duties related to environmental protection?

• 48th Amendment

• 52nd Amendment

• 56th Amendment

• 42nd Amendment

What was the result of the United Nations Conference on Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972?

• Enactment of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

• Enactment of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

• Enactment of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981

• Enactment of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

What is the main objective of the Environment Protection Act?

• Ignore environmental issues

• Increase pollution levels

• Protect and improve the environment

• Regulate industry growth

What does the Environment Protection Act empower the Centre to do?

• Ignore environmental regulations

• Reduce environmental quality standards

• Promote industrial pollution

• Coordinate and execute nationwide environmental protection programs

What is the role of the EPA in environmental protection?

• Avoid implementing UN Conference decisions

• Promote environmental degradation

• Regulate industry and coordinate activities

• Reduce environmental standards

What does the Environment Protection Act prohibit?

• Use of hazardous material without permission

• Use of any material

• Use of all materials

• Use of non-hazardous material

What is the objective of the Environment Protection Act 1986?

• Promote environmental harm

• Protect and improve the environment

• Reduce environmental quality standards

• Ignore environmental issues

What is the legal framework of the Environment Protection Act?

• Empowerment of the Centre

• Empowerment of the State

• Reduce environmental regulations

• Avoid implementing UN Conference decisions