Question

Mention any five environmental acts and their action.

Answer 1

• Act:

1. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
2. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
4. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
5. Water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974
6. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

• Action:

1. Environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
2. To provide for the conservation of biological diversity.
3. Providing for the protection and improvement of the environment.
4. Check deforestation and encourage afforestation of non-forest areas.
5. Provides maintenance and restoration and quality of all types of surface and groundwater.
6. Providing protection to wild animals and birds.