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Q · Environmental Impact AssessmentMedium · 45s
In India, who is the authority for granting environmental clearances at the central level?
TopicEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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MoEFCC is the nodal agency for granting EC for Category A projects.
Final Answer: Option D — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)