Q. Consider the following bodies: - Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
- Animal Welfare Board of India
Which of the above is/are statutory body/bodies?
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is a statutory autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, established in 2003. The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body advising the Government of India on animal welfare laws, and promotes animal welfare in the country of India. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).