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Ecology & Ecosystems
Question No. 133Interactive Test Mode
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Q133. Consider the following statements: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to: 1. State the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought 2. Lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to:

  1. State the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought
  2. Lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 serves as an umbrella legislation that empowers the Central Government to take all necessary measures for protecting and improving environmental quality. However, the text of the Act does not explicitly lay down requirements or detailed procedures for public participation.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Section 3(2)(iv) and Section 3(2)(v) of the Act, the Central Government is expressly empowered to lay down standards for the quality of the environment and standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q133)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Ecology & Ecosystems
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q133

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 133 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Environment and Ecology (Ecology & Ecosystems) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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