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2018

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

On which State did NGT impose a fine of Rs.5 crore as it failed to take steps to improve the air quality?

A	Uttar Pradesh
B	West Bengal
C	Maharashtra
D	Rajasthan

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Separately, the NGT has also imposed a Rs 5-crore penalty on the West Bengal government for “failing to comply” with its two-year-old directive to improve air quality in Kolkata and Howrah.

Detailed explanation-2: -The West Bengal government paid a compensation of ₹3, 500 crore as imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for failing to manage tonnes of solid and liquid waste generated in the state.

Detailed explanation-3: -West Bengal pollution: NGT imposes Rs 3, 500 crore fine on Bengal for mismanagement of solid, liquid waste-The Economic Times.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Green Tribunal, established in 2010, as per the National Green Tribunal Act is a specialised judicial body equipped with expertise solely for the purpose of adjudicating environmental cases in the country.

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