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Environmental Scientist - TNPSC - Environment Protection Act, 1986 MCQs

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  Environment Protection Act, 1986 – 25 MCQs (Degree Level) 1. The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in the year: A. 1972 B. 1981 C. 1986 D. 1990 2. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted in the wake of which disaster? A. Chernobyl nuclear disaster B. Bhopal gas tragedy C. Tsunami in India D. Gujarat earthquake 3. The Environment (Protection) Act was passed under which article of the Indian Constitution? A. Article 21 B. Article 48A C. Article 253 D. Article 32 4. The main objective of the Environment (Protection) Act is: A. Promotion of mining B. Protection and improvement of environment C. Conservation of fossil fuels D. Development of nuclear energy 5. Under the Act, "environment" includes: A. Air, water, and soil only B. Air, water, land, and the interrelationships among them C. Only flora and fauna D. Only industrial areas 6. Who has the power to take measures for protecting and...