Environmental Protection and Legislation

The video discusses how human activities are damaging the environment, including the use of non-renewable resources, deforestation, and pollution. It highlights the importance of the Environment Protection Act and other related acts to control pollution and protect biodiversity. Solutions such as planting trees, organic farming, and using biodegradable materials are suggested to mitigate environmental damage.

What are the two main components of the environment?

• Soil and minerals

• Biotic and abiotic factors

• Air and water

• Plants and animals

Which of the following is NOT a human activity that damages the environment?

• Pollution from vehicles

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Planting trees

What is one way to reduce the use of non-renewable resources?

• Increase deforestation

• Overfish the oceans

• Use alternative transportation

• Increase plastic usage

Which practice can help in controlling pests without harming the environment?

• Overgrazing

• Mining

• Biological control methods

• Using chemical pesticides

What was a significant event that led to the introduction of the Environment Protection Act in 1986?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Bhopal Gas Tragedy

• Stockholm Conference

• Paris Agreement

What is one of the main objectives of the Environment Protection Act?

• Protect water resources

• Increase industrial production

• Promote urbanization

• Encourage deforestation

Which act focuses on the protection of wildlife?

• Biodiversity Act

• Water Pollution Act

• Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act

• Wildlife Protection Act

What is the purpose of the Biodiversity Act?

• To increase plastic production

• To control air pollution

• To protect endangered species

• To promote mining activities

Which act was established in 1997 to address environmental issues?

• National Environment Appellate Authority Act

• Wildlife Protection Act

• Biodiversity Act

• Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act

What is a key focus of the National Environment Tribunal Act?

• Encouraging deforestation

• Promoting industrial growth

• Increasing plastic usage

• Addressing environmental disputes