Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements:
Statements:
1. The National Green Tribunal is a Judicial body adjudicating environmental cases in the country
2. The National Green Tribunal has five Zones: North, Central, East, West and South

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

NGT is a specialized tribunal with five zonal benches for environmental cases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Nature of National Green Tribunal (NGT): The NGT is a specialized judicial body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, for expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection and conservation of forests and natural resources.
Step 2: Jurisdiction and Zones: The NGT functions through five zonal benches located in North, Central, East, West, and South zones to efficiently handle cases across the country.
Step 3: Purpose: This tribunal reduces the burden on regular courts and provides expert environmental adjudication.
Therefore, both statements (1) and (2) are true.