Current Affairs · Environmental Policies
Consider the following statements regarding the amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification: Statement I: The amendment fast-tracks approvals for projects in infrastructure and defense sectors to stimulate economic growth and reduce bureaucratic delays. Statement II: The new amendments prioritize environmental safeguards by maintaining rigorous public consultation processes and environmental expert evaluations. Statement III: The categorization of projects under the amendment allows certain projects with low environmental impact to bypass detailed environmental assessments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1None of the statements is correct.
- 2Only Statement I is correct, and it explains Statement II.
- 3Statement I and Statement III are correct, but Statement II is incorrect.✓
- 4Statement I and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement II.
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Statement I and Statement III are correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
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