Q21. Which act was enacted to regulate the management and handling of batteries in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001
Explanation: The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 were enacted to regulate the management and handling of batteries in India to ensure their proper disposal and recycling.
Q22. Which act provides for the regulation of noise pollution in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
Explanation: The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 were enacted to regulate noise pollution in India and to ensure that noise levels do not exceed prescribed limits.
Q23. Which act was enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous chemicals in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
Explanation: The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 were enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous chemicals in India to ensure their safe use and storage.
Q23. Which act was enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous chemicals in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
Explanation: The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 were enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous chemicals in India to ensure their safe use and storage.
Q24. Which act provides for the regulation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006
Explanation: The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 was issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate the process of environmental impact assessment (EIA) for various projects in India.
Q25. Which act was enacted to regulate the management and handling of construction and demolition waste in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016
Explanation: The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 were enacted to regulate the management and handling of construction and demolition waste in India to ensure its proper disposal and recycling.
Q26. Which act provides for the regulation of the use of pesticides in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Insecticides Act, 1968
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Insecticides Act, 1968
Explanation: The Insecticides Act, 1968 was enacted to regulate the use of pesticides in India to ensure their safe use and to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
Q27. Which act was enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous microorganisms in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Hazardous Microorganisms (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Hazardous Microorganisms (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
Explanation: The Hazardous Microorganisms (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 were enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous microorganisms in India to ensure their safe use and storage.
Q28. Which act provides for the regulation of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989
Explanation: The Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989 were enacted to regulate the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in India to ensure environmental safety.
Q29. Which act was enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous waste in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016
Explanation: The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 were enacted to regulate the management and handling of hazardous waste in India to ensure its proper disposal and recycling.
Q30. Which act provides for the regulation of the use of hazardous chemicals in India?
a) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
b) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
c) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
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Correct Answer: b) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
Explanation: The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 were enacted to regulate the use, storage, and import of hazardous chemicals in India to ensure their safe handling and to prevent environmental and health hazards.