Environment Quiz 13

1. Construction of base road 
2. Improvement of agricultural soil 
3. Production of cement 

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1. State the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought. 
2. Lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The NGT has been established by an Act and CPCB has been created by an executive order of the government. 
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the High Courts, whereas the CPCB promotes the cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.

1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms. 
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. 

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