Projects & Acts — Set 1
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In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants?
Correct Answer: A. 1972
The Wildlife Protection Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 1972. It established schedules of protected plant and animal species and restricted hunting. This act serves as the primary legal framework for biodiversity conservation in the country.
Project Tiger, a centrally sponsored scheme for tiger conservation, was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1973
Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973, at the Jim Corbett National Park. It was initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to ensure a viable population of tigers. It remains one of the most successful species conservation programs in the world.
The Environment Protection Act of India was enacted in which year following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
Correct Answer: A. 1986
The Environment Protection Act was enacted in 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. It was a direct legislative response to the industrial disaster that occurred in 1984. The act empowers the central government to coordinate activities for environmental quality.
In which year was the Consumer Protection Act originally passed in India to safeguard the interests of consumers?
Correct Answer: D. 1986
The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to provide a simpler and quicker redressal to consumer grievances. It established quasi-judicial bodies at district, state, and national levels. This act was later replaced by a more modern version in 2019.
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, which empowers citizens to question public authorities, was enacted in?
Correct Answer: A. 2005
The RTI Act was passed by the Parliament in June 2005 and came into full force on October 12, 2005. It replaced the Freedom of Information Act of 2002. This law is a critical tool for ensuring transparency and accountability in governance.
Project Elephant was launched by the Government of India in which year to protect elephants and their habitats?
Correct Answer: D. 1992
Project Elephant was launched in 1992 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It provides financial and technical support to major elephant-bearing states. The project also addresses the issue of human-elephant conflict in rural areas.
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was passed in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2005
MGNREGA was passed in September 2005 and guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households. It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas of India. It is often cited as the world's largest social welfare program.
In which year was the Biological Diversity Act enacted to meet the obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity?
Correct Answer: D. 2002
The Biological Diversity Act was enacted in 2002 to regulate access to biological resources. It provides a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional knowledge. The National Biodiversity Authority was established under this act.
The Information Technology (IT) Act, the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime, was enacted in?
Correct Answer: A. 2000
The IT Act was passed in 2000 and provides legal recognition for transactions carried out via electronic data interchange. It was subsequently amended in 2008 to include provisions for cyber terrorism and privacy. This act is the cornerstone of India's digital legal framework.
When was the National Food Security Act (NFSA) passed, making the right to food a legal entitlement?
Correct Answer: D. 2013
The NFSA was enacted in 2013 to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of the population. It covers up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban populations under the Public Distribution System. It also contains provisions for maternity benefits and nutritional support for children.