With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:
- Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947
- Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
- Customs Act, 1962
- Indian Forest Act, 1927
Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None of the above Acts
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Indian Forest Act, 1927 – define procedures for declaring forest areas and make conservation more accountable.
- Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 – regulate import and export of GMOs, exotic species, and medicinal plants.
- Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act 1957 – restrict mining in reserved areas due to environmental consequences.
- Customs Act, 1962 – regulate import and export of GMOs, exotic species, and medicinal plants.