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

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AIndia

BAustralia

CNew Zealand

DUnited States

Answer:

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.

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