Environment and Natural Resources
1 Board Political Science previous year questions on Environment and Natural Resources — options free on every question; 1 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct option:
| List-I | List-II |
| The Energy Conservation Act, India | (i) 1975 |
| The Electricity Act, India | (ii) 1992 |
| Earth Summit | (iii) 2001 |
| World Council of Indigenous Peoples | (iv) 2003 |
1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
Answer: (B) 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
The Energy Conservation Act, India (2001)
Enacted by the Government of India to promote efficient use of energy and reduce wastage.
Led to the establishment of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
→ Matches with (iii) 2001.
The Electricity Act, India (2003)
A comprehensive law replacing older electricity laws.
Aimed at improving electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in India.
→ Matches with (iv) 2003.
Earth Summit (1992)
Officially called the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED).
Held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Focused on sustainable development and climate change.
→ Matches with (ii) 1992.
World Council of Indigenous Peoples (1975)
An international NGO established to represent indigenous people’s rights and issues globally.
First conference was held in Port Alberni, Canada.
→ Matches with (i) 1975.
Correct Match: 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
Answer: (B)
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