UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

Consider the following statements

1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the (Environment Protection) Act, 1986. 
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
   
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

• The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. It was established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. So, statement 1 is not correct.
  
  
• The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body constituted under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It consists of the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (as Chairperson), the Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (as Vice-Chairperson), three members of Parliament, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests and other members. So, statement 2 is correct.
  
  
• The National Ganga River Basin Authority has been replaced by the National Ganga Council. It functions under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. So, statement 3 is correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Environment | Environmental Acts and Policies