Q. Consider the following statements:
1.There is no proper system in place for collecting fines under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for ineffective handling of stubble burning.
2.Ineffective handling of stubble burning violates the fundamental right of citizens to live in a pollution-free environment.
3.There is no directive in place under the Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) to direct government to protect and improve the environment.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Supreme Court has criticized the lack of a proper mechanism for collecting fines under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, which has contributed to the ineffective handling of stubble burning. The Supreme Court has stated that the ongoing issue of stubble burning violates citizens’ fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment, as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 48A, which is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, explicitly directs the state to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife.
Source: The Hindu
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