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Natural Resources
Question No. 169Interactive Test Mode
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Q169. Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. The National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Animal Welfare Board of India was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
  3. The National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

Statement 2 is correct: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, following the 2006 amendment.

Statement 3 is correct: The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was constituted in 2009 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and was chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q169)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 169 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (B): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 question belong to?

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