Environmental legislation in India – UGC NET Question

Q: Which of the following statements about environmental legislation in India are correct?

(A) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 provides an umbrella framework for environmental protection in India;
(B) The Air and Water Acts provide for the establishment of Pollution Control Boards to regulate pollution;
(C) The Forest (Conservation) Act seeks to regulate diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes;
(D) Public interest litigation has been used by citizens and groups to seek enforcement of environmental laws;
(E) Environmental legislation in India applies only to rural areas and not to urban areas;
(F) Implementation and enforcement challenges can limit the effectiveness of environmental laws;
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