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Flashcards: The National Green Tribunal Act,2010 50 Flashcards 
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India to address ___ and ___ related to environmental issues. |
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Environmental protection and conservation of natural resources  |
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True or False: The National Green Tribunal is a regular court that handles all types of legal cases. |
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False. The NGT is a specialized judicial body focused on environmental matters.  |
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The establishment of the NGT was influenced by the Rio De Janeiro Summit of ___ where India committed to judicial remedies for environmental damage. |
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1992  |
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Fill in the blank: The National Green Tribunal Act was enacted in ___ to establish the NGT as a specialized body for environmental issues. |
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2010  |
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What significant legal recognition did the case of Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar (1991) provide in relation to the environment? |
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It recognized the 'Right to a Clean Environment' as a fundamental right.  |
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True or False: The NGT became operational before the National Green Tribunal Act was passed. |
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False. The NGT became operational in 2011, after the Act was enacted in 2010.  |
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The Law Commission of India's 186th Report in 2003 recommended the establishment of ___ to handle increasing environmental cases. |
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Specialized environmental courts  |
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Fill in the blank: India is the ___ country in the world to establish a dedicated body like the NGT for environmental issues. |
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Third  |
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What is one of the primary objectives of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India? |
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To ensure the effective and quick resolution of cases related to environmental protection and the conservation of forests and other natural resources.  |
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True or False: The NGT has the power to enforce legal rights related to the environment. |
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True  |
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The NGT aims to uphold the fundamental right to a safe environment as guaranteed under Article ___ of the Constitution. |
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21  |
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Fill in the blank: The National Green Tribunal promotes ___ development practices that balance environmental concerns with economic growth. |
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Sustainable  |
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Explain how the NGT enhances environmental governance. |
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The NGT enhances environmental governance and accountability through a specialized judicial mechanism that combines legal expertise with environmental science to facilitate informed decisions.  |
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Fill in the blank: The NGT provides relief and compensation for damages to individuals and ___. |
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Property  |
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What role does the NGT play in raising public awareness about environmental protection? |
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The NGT promotes awareness about environmental protection among the public and policymakers, thereby fostering a more informed community regarding environmental issues.  |
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True or False: The NGT does not have any role in the conservation of natural resources. |
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False. The NGT has a significant role in the conservation of natural resources.  |
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act was enacted in the year ___ to address environmental issues in India. |
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2010  |
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True or False: The Chairperson of the NGT must be a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. |
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False. The Chairperson can also be a retired judge of a High Court. |
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Fill in the blanks: The composition of the NGT includes at least ___ Judicial Members and at least ___ Expert Members. |
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10, 10 |
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What qualifications are required for an individual to become an Expert Member of the NGT? |
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An Expert Member must have specialized knowledge and experience in environmental issues, generally requiring a degree in a relevant field and at least 15 years of experience. |
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True or False: The number of Judicial and Expert Members in the NGT is fixed and cannot be changed. |
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False. The number of Judicial and Expert Members is decided by the Central Government and can vary between 10 to 20.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Chairperson of the NGT is appointed from among ___ or ___ judges. |
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Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justices of High Courts  |
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What additional role can the Chairperson of the NGT perform besides leading the tribunal? |
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The Chairperson can invite individuals with specialized knowledge to assist the Tribunal on a part-time basis.  |
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Short Answer: Describe the eligibility criteria for the Chairperson of the NGT. |
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The Chairperson must either be a judge of the Supreme Court of India, the Chief Justice of a High Court, an existing judge of a High Court, or a retired judge of a High Court. Additionally, a person with a relevant technology degree and 15 years of experience in environmental fields is also eligible. |
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Fill in the blank: The maximum number of Judicial Members in the NGT is ___ and the minimum is ___. |
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20, 10  |
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