1. Which of the following is the apex body in India responsible for environmental protection?
A) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
C) National Green Tribunal (NGT)
D) Ministry of Earth Sciences
2. When was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established in India?
A) 1990
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2015
3. The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in which year?
A) 1972
B) 1986
C) 1994
D) 2001
4. Which of the following is NOT a major objective of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
A) Efficient disposal of environmental cases
B) Conservation of forests and biodiversity
C) Protecting foreign investment in India
D) Providing a specialized forum for environmental disputes
5. Which Indian Act provides guidelines for biodiversity conservation and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from biological resources?
A) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
B) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
C) The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
D) The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
6. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) functions under which Ministry?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Earth Sciences
7. Which of the following rivers has been given the status of a “living entity” by an Indian court?
A) Yamuna
B) Ganges
C) Brahmaputra
D) Narmada
8. Which Act mandates an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before the approval of certain developmental projects in India?
A) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
B) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
C) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
D) The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
9. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which authority is responsible for protecting wildlife and their habitats?
A) State Pollution Control Boards
B) The Forest Department
C) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
D) National Biodiversity Authority
10. What is the primary purpose of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification in India?
A) Protection of mangroves and coral reefs
B) Prevention of marine pollution
C) Regulation of activities along the coastlines
D) Development of coastal tourism
