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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The National Green Tribunal has slapped a fine of Rs 500 crore for which of the following company?
A
Volvo
B
Toyota
C
Volkswagen
D
Hyundai
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The tribunal has penalised Punjab with a cost of Rs 2,080 crore, Rs 900 crore to Delhi, Rs 2,900 crore to Karnataka, Rs 3,000 crore to Rajasthan, Rs 3,500 crore on West Bengal and Rs 3,800 crore on Telangana.

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: -What is the National Green Tribunal? 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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