Question 1

In which year was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

Accepted Answer

2010. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It is a specialized body for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests. India became the third country in the world after Australia and New Zealand to establish a dedicated environmental tribunal.

Question 2

The National Green Tribunal Act was passed in which year?

Accepted Answer

2010. The National Green Tribunal Act was passed in the year 2010. The Act provided for the establishment of the NGT for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection. The NGT has original jurisdiction over all civil cases involving substantial questions relating to the environment.

Question 3

Where is the principal bench of the National Green Tribunal located?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi. The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal is located in New Delhi. The NGT has four other benches located in Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, and Chennai. The principal bench is headed by the Chairperson of the NGT.

Question 4

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under which Act?

Accepted Answer

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. It is a statutory organisation constituted under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The CPCB coordinates activities of the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and lays down standards for streams and wells.

Question 5

In which year was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) established?

Accepted Answer

1974. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. It performs functions prescribed under the Water Act 1974 and Air Act 1981. CPCB is headquartered in New Delhi and serves as a technical arm of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

NGT, CPCB & Environment Bodies — Set 1