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The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21.
2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275 (1).
3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A).
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 Only

(b)

2 and 3 Only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(a)

CA

Explanation

Option (a) is correct. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 aligns with Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to a healthy environment as part of the right to life. The act does not directly relate to the provisions for Scheduled Areas or the functions of the Gram Sabha under Articles 275 and 243(A).