Current Affairs · Environmental Governance
Consider the following statements regarding stubble burning and environmental governance in India: Statement I: The Supreme Court recently suggested stricter penalties, including imprisonment, for stubble burning under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to deter rising pollution in Delhi-NCR. Statement II: The Central government has consistently maintained a national policy of prosecuting farmers under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act, 2021, to discourage stubble burning. Statement III: The Supreme Court has emphasized a 'carrot-and-stick' approach, advocating both support for farmers through alternatives like biofuel production and penal action where necessary. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
- 2Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 3Only one of the Statements II and III is corre ct, and that explains Statement I.✓
- 4Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correc t.
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Only one of the Statements II and III is corre ct, and that explains Statement I.
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