Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect : The Animal Welfare Board of India is not established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It is established under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Statement 2 is correct : The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Its primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation of tiger conservation initiatives in India.
Statement 3 is correct : The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was chaired by the Prime Minister. However, it is important to note that, the authority was dissolved in 2016 and its functions were transferred to the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).