UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C correctly capture key aspects of environmental legislation and global environmental governance. Statement A points to the significance of the Stockholm Conference, B recognises the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as an umbrella legislation in India and C links Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement with climate change mitigation. Statements D and E are incorrect because environmental laws support sustainable development and international agreements generally require domestic implementation measures. Hence the combination containing A, B and C only is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes all three true statements while excluding the false ones. It clearly recognises both international and national legal frameworks that contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development. By omitting D and E, which misrepresent the role and functioning of environmental legislation and treaties, this option aligns with established understanding.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds statement D to the otherwise correct set A, B and C. Statement D falsely claims that environmental legislation has no role in sustainable development, whereas in reality laws and regulations are central instruments in achieving sustainability goals. The inclusion of this wrong statement invalidates the combination.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it combines B, C and E. While B and C are correct, E is wrong because international environmental agreements usually require ratification, legislation and administrative action at the national level. Having one incorrect statement makes this option unacceptable.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes A, C, D and E. Although A and C are true, D and E are both false for reasons related to the role of environmental legislation and the need for national implementation of treaties. Mixing correct and incorrect statements makes the combination invalid.

Option E is incorrect because it claims that all five statements are correct. Since D and E are clearly wrong, treating them as correct contradicts basic facts about environmental law and governance. Therefore this option cannot be chosen as the right answer.