2014 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q36.
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

Explanation

Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (not Environment Protection Act). National Tiger Conservation Authority is indeed a statutory body under Wildlife Protection Act. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.