Question

The first CRZ notification was issued under _____ Act in the year _____

• A. Forest Consideration Act, 1980 and 1991
• B. Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and 1991
• C. Disaster Management Act, 2005 and 2011
• D. Kerala Forests (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act , 2003 and 2008

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and 1991

Environmental Protection Act (1986):

• The Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991 was passed by the Parliament of India on June 23, 1991, with the objective of further strengthening the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

• The Act was amended to include new provisions on hazardous substances, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and environmental impact assessment.

• The following are some of the key provisions of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991:

  • The definition of "hazardous substance" was expanded to include new substances.

  • The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was given the power to regulate the import and export of hazardous substances.

  • The CPCB was also given the power to set standards for the discharge of hazardous substances into the environment.

  • The Act also established the National Environment Tribunal to hear appeals against the orders of the CPCB.

• The Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991 was a significant step in strengthening the environmental laws in India.

• The Act has helped to improve the management of hazardous substances, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and environmental impact assessment in India