Consider the following statements: 1. The Environment Protection Act, 1986, empowers the Government of India to state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought. 2. The Environment Protection Act, 1986, empowers the Government of India to lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: I. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in India are less than 0·5 t CO₂/capita. II. In terms of CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific re…

Consider the following statements: 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlan…

Consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into the environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen c…

Consider the following statements: 1. As per a recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per the Scheduled Tribe…

Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only…