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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - ENVIRONMENT [Day 71]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980:
- State Government, without the approval of Central Government, cannot make any order directing forest land to be used for non-forest use.
- Non-forest use does not include clearing of any forest land for the cultivation of tea, coffee.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
State Government, without the approval of Central Government, cannot make any order directing forest land to be used for non-forest use.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Non-forest use includes clearing of any forest land for the cultivation of tea, coffee, species, rubber, palms etc.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
State Government, without the approval of Central Government, cannot make any order directing forest land to be used for non-forest use.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Non-forest use includes clearing of any forest land for the cultivation of tea, coffee, species, rubber, palms etc.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding The Indian Forest Act, 1927:
- State Government may constitute any waste-land as a reserve forest despite the private ownership of land.
- The control of all rivers and their banks as regards the floating of timber is vested in the State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The State Government may constitute any forest-land or waste-land which is the property of Government, or over which the Government has proprietary rights, or to the whole or any part of the forest-produce of which the Government is entitled, a reserved forest in the manner hereinafter provided.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The control of all rivers and their banks as regards the floating of timber, as well as the control of all timber and other forest-produce in transit by land or water, is vested in the State Government, and it may make rules to regulate the transit of all timber and other forest-produce.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
The State Government may constitute any forest-land or waste-land which is the property of Government, or over which the Government has proprietary rights, or to the whole or any part of the forest-produce of which the Government is entitled, a reserved forest in the manner hereinafter provided.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The control of all rivers and their banks as regards the floating of timber, as well as the control of all timber and other forest-produce in transit by land or water, is vested in the State Government, and it may make rules to regulate the transit of all timber and other forest-produce.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986:
- The Central Government under this Act has the power to direct the closure of any Industry.
- No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit in respect of any order or issued by any officer in pursuance of any power conferred by this Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Central Government under this Act has the power to direct the closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation or process.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of anything done, action taken or order or direction issued by the Central Government or any other authority or officer in pursuance of any power conferred by or in relation to its or his functions under this Act.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The Central Government under this Act has the power to direct the closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation or process.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of anything done, action taken or order or direction issued by the Central Government or any other authority or officer in pursuance of any power conferred by or in relation to its or his functions under this Act.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974:
- State Government after consultation with the State Board can restrict the application of this Act only to particular areas.
- State Government in certain circumstances can supersede the State Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
If the State Government, after consultation with, or on the recommendation of, the State Board, is of opinion that the provisions of this Act need not apply to the entire State, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, restrict the application of this Act to such area or areas as may be declared therein as water pollution, prevention and control area or areas and thereupon the provisions of this Act shall apply only to such area or areas.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
If at any time the State Government is of opinion that circumstances exist which render it necessary in the public interest so to do, the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, supersede the State Board for such period, not exceeding one year, as may be specified in the notification.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
If the State Government, after consultation with, or on the recommendation of, the State Board, is of opinion that the provisions of this Act need not apply to the entire State, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, restrict the application of this Act to such area or areas as may be declared therein as water pollution, prevention and control area or areas and thereupon the provisions of this Act shall apply only to such area or areas.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
If at any time the State Government is of opinion that circumstances exist which render it necessary in the public interest so to do, the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, supersede the State Board for such period, not exceeding one year, as may be specified in the notification.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- No person shall, without the previous consent of the State Board, establish or operate any industrial plant in an air pollution control area.
- Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed, was directly in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
No person shall, without the previous consent of the State Board, establish or operate any industrial plant in an air pollution control area.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed, was directly in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
No person shall, without the previous consent of the State Board, establish or operate any industrial plant in an air pollution control area.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed, was directly in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- The tribunal has Original as well as Appellate jurisdiction
- It is not bound by procedure laid down under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, but guided by the principles of Natural Justice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The tribunal has Original as well as Appellate jurisdiction
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It is not bound by procedure laid down under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, but guided by the principles of Natural Justice.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The tribunal has Original as well as Appellate jurisdiction
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It is not bound by procedure laid down under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, but guided by the principles of Natural Justice.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The rules of Eco- Sensitive Zones are declared under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Flying over protected areas in an aircraft or hot air balloon is prohibited
- Felling of trees and Rainwater harvesting are regulated around ESZ
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (b)
ESZs are based on the rules of Environment Protection Act, 1986
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
It also prohibits tourism activities like flying over protected areas in an aircraft or hot air balloon, and discharge of effluents and solid waste in natural water bodies or terrestrial areas.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Rainwater harvesting is permitted in ESZs
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (b)
ESZs are based on the rules of Environment Protection Act, 1986
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
It also prohibits tourism activities like flying over protected areas in an aircraft or hot air balloon, and discharge of effluents and solid waste in natural water bodies or terrestrial areas.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Rainwater harvesting is permitted in ESZs
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements about Basel Convention:
- It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations.
- It specifically focuses on to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).
- It also addresses the movement of radioactive waste between different nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Basel Convention is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It specifically focuses on to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
It does not, however, address the movement of radioactive waste.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Basel Convention is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It specifically focuses on to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
It does not, however, address the movement of radioactive waste.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) was developed by an Expert Committee, set up by India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency. It provides design norms for which of the following?
- Building envelope, including thermal performance requirements for walls, roofs, and windows.
- Lighting system, including daylighting, and lamps and luminaire performance requirements.
- HVAC system, including energy performance of chillers and air distribution systems.
- Water heating and pumping systems, including requirements for solar hot-water systems.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution (d)
The ECBC provides design norms for:
- Building envelope, including thermal performance requirements for walls, roofs, and windows;
- Lighting system, including daylighting, and lamps and luminaire performance requirements;
- HVAC system, including energy performance of chillers and air distribution systems;
- Electrical system; and
- Water heating and pumping systems, including requirements for solar hot-water systems.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
The ECBC provides design norms for:
- Building envelope, including thermal performance requirements for walls, roofs, and windows;
- Lighting system, including daylighting, and lamps and luminaire performance requirements;
- HVAC system, including energy performance of chillers and air distribution systems;
- Electrical system; and
- Water heating and pumping systems, including requirements for solar hot-water systems.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements about Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, often abbreviated as Air Pollution or CLRTAP.
- It is implemented by UNEP.
- India is party to this convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, often abbreviated as Air Pollution or CLRTAP, is intended to protect the human environment against air pollution and to gradually reduce and prevent air pollution, including long-range transboundary air pollution.
It is implemented by the European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP), directed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
India is not signatory to this convention.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (d)
The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, often abbreviated as Air Pollution or CLRTAP, is intended to protect the human environment against air pollution and to gradually reduce and prevent air pollution, including long-range transboundary air pollution.
It is implemented by the European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP), directed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
India is not signatory to this convention.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
