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Difficulty: EasyEnvironmental Institutions, Organizations and Initiatives in India

Match the following statutory environmental institutions in India listed in Column I with their corresponding founding Acts listed in Column II:

  • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
  • National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)Biological Diversity Act, 2002
  • Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Answer

Central Pollution Control Board matches with Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; National Biodiversity Authority matches with Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Animal Welfare Board of India matches with Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Each institution in Column I corresponds directly to its statutory enabling legislation in Column II: CPCB was established under the Water Act of 1974, NBA under the Biological Diversity Act of 2002, and AWBI under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative origin of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
CPCB was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
It was created to prevent, abate, and control water pollution.
2
Identify the legislative origin of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).
NBA was set up under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
It regulates access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.
3
Identify the legislative origin of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI).
AWBI was set up under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
It provides advice on animal welfare laws and prevents unnecessary pain or suffering to animals.

Key Concept

Statutory environmental institutions in India and their parent Acts
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