Microtheme: India Environmental Policy/Body —
14 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Which of the following statements about NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions
   under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is/are correct?
   1. Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
   2. Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
   3. Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.
   Select the answer using the code given below :
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3
   • (b) 1 and 3 only
   • (c) 2 only
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only
2. [2023] Consider the following statements :
   Once the Central Governmnent notifies an area as a ‘Community Reserve’
   1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
   2. Hunting is not allowed in such area
   3. People of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
   4. People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices
   How many of the above statements are correct?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) Only thrree
   • (d) All four
   Correct Answer: (B) Only two
3. [2019] As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
   • (a) Waste generator has to segregate waste into five categories.
   • (b) The Rules are applicable to riotified urban local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships only.
   • (c) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
   • (d) It is mandatory on the part of waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.
   Correct Answer: (C) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
4. [2019] In India,’extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
   • (a) The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
   • (b) The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
   • (c) The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
   • (d) The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011
   Correct Answer: (C) The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
5. [2016] In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally
   considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?
   1. Carbon dioxide
   2. Carbon monoxide
   3. Nitrogen dioxide
   4. Sulfur dioxide
   5. Methane
   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
   • (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
   • (c) 1, 4 and 5 only
   • (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
   Correct Answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
6. [2016] Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to
   • (a) constitutional reforms
   • (b) Ganga Action Plan
   • (c) linking of rivers
   • (d) protection of Western Ghats
   Correct Answer: (D) protection of Western Ghats
7. [2016] Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority(NGRBA)?
   1. River basin is the unit of planning and management.
   2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the
   Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
8. [2014] What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’?
   1. Prevention of soil runoff
   2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
   3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
   4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
   • (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
   • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
   Correct Answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4 only
9. [2012] How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
   1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
   2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
   3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to resources genetic/biological cannot be made without approval of NBA.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 Only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
10. [2012] In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use biomass?
    • (a) Biosphere Reserves
    • (b) National Parks
    • (c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention
    • (d) Wildlife Sanctuaries
    Correct Answer: (B) National Parks
11. [2010] What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating the global warming at present and in the immediate future?
    1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available
    2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development
    3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India
    Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1,2 and 3 only
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
12. [2009] Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety ?
    • (a) Ministry of Science and Technology
    • (b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    • (c) Ministry of Environment and Forests
    • (d) Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
    Correct Answer: (C) Ministry of Environment and Forests
13. [2009] In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council ?
    • (a) Prime Minister
    • (b) Ministry of Water Resources
    • (c) Ministry of Environment and Forests
    • (d) Ministry of Science and Technoloy
    Correct Answer: (A) Prime Minister
14. [2009] Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located ?
    • (a) Ahemdabad
    • (b) Chennai
    • (c) Hyderabad
    • (d) Kolkata
    Correct Answer: (B) Chennai