Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Indian Constitution did not contain explicit provisions for environmental protection in its original form.
2.The Bhopal Gas Tragedy worked as trigger for India to enact its Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Both Statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Initially, the Indian Constitution did not contain explicit provisions for environmental protection. However, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm (1972), the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 introduced key environmental provisions.
Statement 2 is correct: Following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984), the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted. It is considered an umbrella legislation, filling gaps in earlier laws and providing a framework for environmental regulation and protection.
