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UPSC 2022 · Q75 · Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Legislation · Save

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

(a) Central Water Commission
(b) Central Ground Water Board
(c) Central Ground Water Authority
(d) National Water Development Agency
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Answer: (c) Central Ground Water Authority
UPSC 2022 · Q80 · Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Legislation · Save

Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ?

(a) Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
(b) Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
(c) Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
(d) Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
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Answer: (a) Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
UPSC 2022 · Q89 · Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Legislation · Save

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :

  1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
  2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
  3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 2 only