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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government was penalized by National Green Tribunal (NGT) for illegal sand mining?
A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2021, titled “illegal sand mining in Prakasham and Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh”. S.No Particulars Page Nos.

Detailed explanation-2: -A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, directed the chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh to forthwith prohibit all unregulated sand mining.

Detailed explanation-3: -The NGT directed the Chief Secretary, Odisha to initiate cases against illegal sand miners and also pass appropriate orders under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 against the offenders/illegal miners.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bihar had banned sand mining from July 1 to September 30 last year following a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order.

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