Question

Which country was the first in the world to set up a statutory body for environmental protection?

• A. India
• B. Australia
• C. New Zealand
• D. United States

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Australia

• Australia was the first country in the world to establish a statutory body specifically dedicated to environmental protection. 
• India is the third country in the world, after Australia and New Zealand, to set up a statutory body for environmental protection (The National Green Tribunal (NGT)

The National Green Tribunal (NGT)

• It is a specialized body established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act.
• Its primary objective is to handle cases related to environmental protection, conservation of natural resources, and the implementation of laws aimed at protecting the environment.
• The NGT is responsible for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases within a specified timeframe, ensuring that environmental disputes are resolved promptly.