Act Year of enactment 1. Wildlife Protection Act i. 1974 2. Environment Protection Act ii. 1986 3. Biological Diversity Act iii. 2002 4. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act iv. 1972
Choose the correct answer:
Environmental Acts Matching Years
This section explains how to match important environmental Acts with their correct enactment years. Understanding these environmental laws is key for students and professionals.
Details of Each Act's Enactment
Here's a breakdown of each Act and its year:
Wildlife Protection Act Match
The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972. This Act is crucial for safeguarding India's wildlife.
Match: 1. Wildlife Protection Act - 1972 (iv)
Environment Protection Act Match
The Environment Protection Act was enacted in 1986. This Act established the framework for environmental protection in India.
Match: 2. Environment Protection Act - 1986 (ii)
Biological Diversity Act Match
The Biological Diversity Act was enacted in 2002. This legislation focuses on conserving biodiversity and sharing its benefits.
Match: 3. Biological Diversity Act - 2002 (iii)
Water Pollution Act Match
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974. It aims to prevent and control water pollution.
Match: 4. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act - 1974 (i)
Correct Matching Summary
Combining the matches gives us the correct sequence:
- 1. Wildlife Protection Act - 1972 (iv)
- 2. Environment Protection Act - 1986 (ii)
- 3. Biological Diversity Act - 2002 (iii)
- 4. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act - 1974 (i)
This sequence corresponds to the combination 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-i.
Important Questions from Ecology
- Consider the following pairs:
Ramsar Wetland State i. Bhoj Wetland 1. Gujarat ii. Nalsarovar 2. Uttar Pradesh iii. Kanjali 3. Madhya Pradesh iv. Sandi Bird Sanctuary 4. Punjab
Which of the following options is correctly matched with regards to above given wetlands and states? - Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Invasive species can outcompete native species.
Statement-II: Invasive species are always harmful to ecosystems.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? - Arrange the following biodiversity conservation efforts in India in chronological order from earlier to later:
i. Project Hangul
ii. Project Elephant
iii. Project Snow leopard
iv. Project Tiger
The correct answer/s is/are: - Which of the following are UNESCO's natural world heritage sites in India?
i. Kaziranga national park
ii. Manas wildlife sanctuary
iii. Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
iv. Western Ghats
Select the correct answer using the code given below: - Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The extinction of a keystone species can lead to ecosystem collapse.
Statement 2: Climate change is solely a future concern and has no current effects.
Statement 3: Protected areas are essential for conserving biodiversity.
Statement 4: Ozone depletion directly contributes to global warming.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
