Subject: Indian Environment Acts

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided
by law?
1. Gharial
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

1.The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2.The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act,
1972, what is the implication?

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?