Prelims 2018 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.4

Prelims 2018Paper 1 (GS) • Q.4
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2018 • Q.4
Environment

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ?

1
The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2
The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
2018 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.9: Environment and Sustainable Development

Economics • Class 11Class 11 Indian Economic Development

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