Question 4 from UPSC CSE 2014 - Environme nt

Question

Consider the following statements:
1. The Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. The National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IASCODEX · Accepted Answer

Correct Option: B. 2 and 3 only

Strategy: Verify the legal basis and leadership for each institution to determine the correct statements.
- Confirm the governing act for the Animal Welfare Board of India.
- Validate the statutory status of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
- Check the chairmanship of the National Ganga River Basin Authority.
- Select the option that matches these facts.

Key Info: **Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)**
- Established in 1962 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
- Advises central and state governments on animal welfare laws and the implementation of protection requirements.

**Environment (Protection) Act, 1986**
- An umbrella environmental legislation.
- The AWBI is not constituted under this act; other authorities like the Central Pollution Control Board are established under different environmental acts.

**National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)**
- A statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006.
- Responsible for strengthening tiger conservation, implementing Project Tiger, and overseeing tiger reserves.

**National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)**
- Established in 2009 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- Chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
- Mandated with planning, financing, monitoring, and coordinating measures for the conservation of the Ganga river.
- Involved relevant ministries, state chief ministers, and stakeholders.
- Has since been replaced by other mechanisms like the National Ganga Council.

IASCODEX · Answer

Option A: 1 only

IASCODEX · Answer

Option C: 2 only

IASCODEX · Answer

Option D: 1, 2, and 3