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Q1Consider the following statements regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India: 1. EIA was formally introduced in India in 1994 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. The EIA Notification, 2006, currently governs the EIA process in India. 3. A public hearing is mandatory for all projects under the EIA Notification, 2006. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following projects are generally exempted from the mandatory EIA process under the EIA Notification, 2006? 1. Modernisation of irrigation projects without increasing the command area. 2. Highway projects are passing through sensitive ecosystems. 3. Defence and national security projects. Select the correct answer using the codes:MediumSolve →Q3Which of the following correctly describes the term ‘Scoping’ in EIA?MediumSolve →Q4Arrange the following stages in the EIA process in the correct sequence: 1. Screening 2. Scoping 3. Impact Analysis 4. Public Consultation 5. Appraisal Select the correct sequence:MediumSolve →Q5Which of these international declarations or conventions laid the groundwork for EIA globally?MediumSolve →Q6In India, who is the authority for granting environmental clearances at the central level?MediumSolve →Q7The EIA Notification, 2006, classifies projects into:MediumSolve →Q8Consider the following statements: 1. State Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs) clear Category B₁ and B₂ projects. 2. B₂ category projects require mandatory EIA report preparation. Which is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q9Which of the following is true about the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?MediumSolve →Q10Which of these principles is not directly associated with EIA?MediumSolve →
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