Question

__________ means any substance or preparation which, by reason of its chemical or physico-chemical properties or handling, is liable to cause harm to human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism, property, or the environment as per Section 2 (e) of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.

• A. Radioactive Material
• B. Hazardous Substance
• C. Explosives Substance
• D. Corrosive Material

Hint:

In legal definition questions, always choose the exact term used in the statute. The Environmental Protection Act uses the broad term "hazardous substance" to cover all materials that can cause harm.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

This question asks for the specific legal term defined in Section 2(e) of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
The definition provided in the question—"any substance or preparation which, by reason of its chemical or physico-chemical properties or handling, is liable to cause harm.
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"—is the exact definition of a "hazardous substance" as given in the Act.
While radioactive, explosive, or corrosive materials are types of hazardous substances, the broad, overarching legal term used and defined in Section 2(e) is "hazardous substance.
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