The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under which act?

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

The NGT aims to ensure a legal right to a healthy environment based on which three principles?

Sustainable development, precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle

True or False: The NGT has the authority to dispose of applications and appeals within 12 months.

False. The NGT must dispose of applications/appeals within 6 months.

Fill in the blank: The NGT's composition includes a Chairperson, a minimum of ___ judicial members, and a minimum of ___ expert members.

10; 10

What are the three generations of human rights as defined by Karel Vasak?

First Generation: Civil & Political Rights; Second Generation: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights; Third Generation: Solidarity Rights

True or False: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted in 1966.

False. The UDHR was adopted in 1948.

Fill in the blank: The NGT was established in response to India's growing environmental challenges and was officially established on ___ .

October 18, 2010

What is the significance of the Stockholm Declaration in relation to the NGT?

It underlines India's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Identify one major historical milestone that contributed to the evolution of human rights.

The Magna Carta of 1215

True or False: Cultural relativism advocates for universal standards of human rights applicable to all cultures.

False. Cultural relativism argues that rights should be based on cultural context.