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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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 only
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, to handle cases related to environmental protection and conservation. It aims to provide specialized judicial and administrative review for environmental disputes. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), on the other hand, was constituted in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and plays a crucial role in promoting cleanliness of streams and wells, and improving air quality through various measures and regulations.
Source: UPSC gs1 2018