Shankar IAS MCQs: Environmental Organizations | Environment for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Q1: Statement 1: Environmental organizations play a vital role in combating climate change.
Statement 2: These organizations are primarily responsible for industrial regulation.
Statement 3: Advocacy for policy changes is a key function of environmental organizations.
(a) Statement 1 and 3 are correct
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct
(c) All statements are correct
(d) Only Statement 1 is correct
Ans: (a)
Environmental organizations are crucial in addressing climate change and advocating for policy changes, but they are not primarily responsible for industrial regulation.

Q2: Assertion (a): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established to expedite the resolution of environmental cases.
Reason (R): NGT's mandate is to adjudicate cases within six months of their respective appeals.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans: (a)
The NGT was indeed set up to fast-track environmental cases, with a specific mandate to resolve cases within six months.

Q3: Statement 1: The NGT is responsible for addressing cases related to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
Statement 2: The NGT also handles cases related to the enforcement of legal rights concerning the environment.
Statement 3: The NGT's jurisdiction extends to matters of wildlife conservation.
(a) All statements are correct.
(b) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(c) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
(d) Only statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (b)
The NGT is indeed responsible for environmental protection and conservation of forests, as well as the enforcement of legal rights related to the environment. There is no specific mention of wildlife conservation under its jurisdiction as per the provided information.

Q4: Statement 1: The NGT deals exclusively with cases related to air pollution.
Statement 2: The NGT was established under The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
Statement 3: The NGT operates independently of the Indian judicial system.
(a) Only Statement 2 is correct
(b) Statement 2 and 3 are correct
(c) All statements are correct
(d) Only Statement 1 and 2 are correct
Ans: (a)
The NGT was indeed established under The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, but it deals with a broader range of environmental issues, not just air pollution, and it is part of the Indian judicial system.

Q5: Statement 1: Environmental organizations are solely government-funded entities.
Statement 2: The NGT's primary role is the conservation of forests.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (b)
Environmental organizations can be funded by various sources, not just government, and the NGT has a broader role than just forest conservation.

Q6: Arrange the following countries in the order they established a dedicated green tribunal:
1. Australia
2. India
3. New Zealand
(a) 2, 3, 1
(b) 1, 3, 2
(c) 3, 1, 2
(d) 1, 2, 3
Ans: (c)
New Zealand was the first to establish a green tribunal, followed by Australia, and then India.

Q7: Assertion (A): The NGT has the power to grant compensation for damages to persons and property.
Reason (R): The NGT operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans: (c)
The NGT does have the power to grant compensation, but it does not operate under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Q8: Statement 1: The NGT's sole focus is on urban environmental issues.
Statement 2: Environmental organizations engage in raising awareness about sustainability.
Statement 3: The NGT is part of the executive branch of the government.
(a) Only Statement 2 is correct
(b) Statement 2 and 3 are correct
(c) All statements are correct
(d) None of the statements are correct
Ans: (a)
The NGT's focus is not limited to urban issues, and it is part of the judiciary, not the executive branch.

Q9: Statement 1: The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted to establish the NGT.
Statement 2: The NGT is mandated to resolve cases within a year of their appeal.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (c)
The NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, but it is mandated to resolve cases within six months, not a year.

Q10: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established to ensure the effective and prompt resolution of cases related to environmental protection, including the enforcement of legal rights related to the environment. The NGT operates under the ________.
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Judiciary of India
(c) Executive branch of the Government of India
(d) United Nations Environment Programme
Ans: (b)
The NGT operates as part of the judiciary in India, not under any specific ministry or the executive branch.

Q11: Statement 1: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is solely responsible for international environmental treaties.
Statement 2: Environmental organizations advocate for policy changes and raise awareness about environmental issues.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (d)
The NGT's mandate is domestic environmental issues, not international treaties.

Q12: Assertion (a): The NGT plays a crucial role in the enforcement of legal rights related to the environment.
Reason (R): The NGT is a part of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans: (c)
While the NGT enforces environmental legal rights, it is not part of the Ministry of Environment.

Q13: Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
(a) Enforcing legal rights related to the environment.
(b) Granting relief and compensation for environmental damages.
(c) Implementing policies for renewable energy sources.
(d) Addressing cases related to conservation of forests.
Ans: (c)
The NGT's functions include enforcing environmental legal rights, granting relief and compensation for damages, and addressing cases related to forest conservation. However, implementing renewable energy policies is not within its purview.

Q14: The National Green Tribunal's primary objective is to ensure the ______ resolution of cases related to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
(a) effective and prompt
(b) international and comprehensive
(c) preliminary and basic
(d) theoretical and conceptual
Ans: (a)
The NGT is focused on the effective and prompt resolution of environmental cases.

Q15: Statement 1: India was the first country to establish a green tribunal.
Statement 2: The NGT is responsible for addressing cases related to conservation of natural resources.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (d)
India was not the first to establish a green tribunal, but the NGT does address conservation of natural resources.

Q16: Assertion (A): The NGT has the authority to compensate for damages to property and persons due to environmental issues.
Reason (R): The NGT functions under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans: (c)
The NGT does have compensatory powers, but it does not function under the Supreme Court.

Q17: The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted for the establishment of the NGT to ensure _______.
(a) industrial development
(b) economic growth
(c) environmental justice
(d) international diplomacy
Ans: (c)
The NGT was established to ensure environmental justice.

Q18: Statement 1: The NGT deals with cases within a fixed timeframe of six months.
Statement 2: The NGT's jurisdiction is limited to urban areas.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct
(c) Both statements are correct
(d) Both statements are incorrect
Ans: (a)
The NGT is mandated to adjudicate cases within six months, but its jurisdiction is not limited to urban areas.

Q19: Statement 1: Environmental organizations exclusively focus on legal advocacy.
Statement 2: The NGT is an independent body that operates separately from the government.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (b)
Environmental organizations have a wider role than just legal advocacy, and the NGT is part of the Indian judicial system, not an independent entity.

Q20: Which of the following statements is true regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
(a) It functions under the direct control of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
(b) It is an international tribunal with global jurisdiction.
(c) It has a specialized structure designed to expedite the resolution of environmental cases.
(d) It was established as a result of a United Nations resolution.
Ans: (c)
The NGT has a specialized structure aimed at expediting the resolution of environmental cases. It is not under the direct control of any ministry, is not an international tribunal, and was not established due to a United Nations resolution.