1. When was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

  • A) 1986

  • B) 1990

  • C) 2000

  • D) 2010

Answer: D) 2010


2. What is the primary objective of the NGT?

  • A) Handling criminal cases related to environmental issues

  • B) Expediting civil cases related to environmental protection

  • C) Managing wildlife conservation

  • D) Regulating industrial development

Answer: B) Expediting civil cases related to environmental protection


3. What is the jurisdiction of the NGT?

  • A) Criminal cases

  • B) Civil cases related to environmental issues

  • C) All legal matters

  • D) Financial disputes

Answer: B) Civil cases related to environmental issues


4. What is the composition of the NGT?

  • A) Only judicial members

  • B) Only expert members

  • C) Both judicial and expert members

  • D) Only government officials

Answer: C) Both judicial and expert members


5. What powers does the NGT have?

  • A) Only advisory powers

  • B) Only legislative powers

  • C) Only executive powers

  • D) Powers of a civil court

Answer: D) Powers of a civil court


6. What role does the NGT play in Madhya Pradesh regarding penalties and compensation?

  • A) It does not have the authority to impose penalties or order compensation.

  • B) It can impose penalties but not order compensation.

  • C) It can order compensation for environmental damage.

  • D) It can order penalties but not compensation.

Answer: C) It can order compensation for environmental damage.


7. Which legislation primarily establishes the NGT?

  • A) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 by Parliament

  • B) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by Parliament

  • C) National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 by Parliament

  • D) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 by Parliament

Answer: C) National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 by Parliament


8. What impact has the NGT had on environmental cases in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A) Delayed resolution

  • B) Increased violations

  • C) Expedited resolution and timely justice

  • D) Decreased public awareness

Answer: C) Expedited resolution and timely justice


9. What challenges has the NGT faced in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A) Lack of awareness

  • B) Effective enforcement and execution of orders

  • C) Excessive public participation

  • D) Minimal impact on ecosystems

Answer: B) Effective enforcement and execution of orders


10. In what way does the NGT collaborate with state authorities?

  • A) By taking over their functions

  • B) By issuing orders without consultation

  • C) By providing financial assistance

  • D) By ensuring coordinated efforts in addressing environmental challenges

Answer: D) By ensuring coordinated efforts in addressing environmental challenges


11. What does the NGT monitor regarding industrial activities in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A) Employee satisfaction

  • B) Profit margins

  • C) Compliance with environmental regulations

  • D) Marketing strategies

Answer: C) Compliance with environmental regulations