With the ..... approach to environmental policy, a government body sets rules and threatens punishment for violations.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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

With the ____ approach to environmental policy, a government body sets rules and threatens punishment for violations.

A	Command-and-control
B	cap-and-trade
C	short-term costs and benefits
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -1 Specifically, this chapter discusses the following four general approaches to environmental policy making: (1) command-and-control regulation; (2) market-based incentives; (3) hybrid approaches; and (4) voluntary initiatives.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Command and control” regulations focus on preventing environmental problems by specifying how a company will manage a pollution-generating process. This approach generally relies on detailed regulations followed up by an ongoing inspection program.

Detailed explanation-3: -The legal environment includes various laws like Companies Act 2013, Consumer Protection Act 1986, Policies relating to licensing & approvals, Policies related to foreign trade etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry is responsible for addressing the following issues: Promote the protection, restoration, and conservation of ecosystems, natural resources, goods, and environmental services and facilitate their use and sustainable development. Develop and implement a national policy on natural resources.

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