Daily current affairs based MCQs – Must practice – 15-07-19 17/07/2019 – Posted in: DAILY MCQs

1.

Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal:

(1) It was set up 2012 for expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection.
(2) Its chairperson is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
(3) The Tribunal has jurisdiction over all civil cases relating to the environment.
(4) It does not deal with environmental laws on air and water pollution.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only

2.

Consider the following statements:

(1) Vikramshilla Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is protected area for the endangered Gangetic dolphins in Asia.
(2) The Gangetic dolphins have been declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India.
(3) The Ganges river dolphin can only live in freshwater and is essentially blind.
(4) They hunt by emitting ultrasonic sounds.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above

Solution: 1-C, 2-D