SSC CGL (Prelims) GK: Environment and Ecology questions with solutions

Q1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the ______ to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms.

1. State Government
2. Central Government
3. Supreme Court
4. local municipalities

Answer: Central Government

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the Central Government to take measures and establish authorities for environmental protection. Hence, the correct answer is Central Government.