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Q · Environmental Impact AssessmentMedium · 45s
Which of these principles is not directly associated with EIA?
TopicEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The first three principles are core to EIA. ‘Sustainable Harvesting’ is sectoral, not a principle of EIA.
Final Answer: Option D — Sustainable Harvesting Principle