Question

Which important Act for environmental
protection was passed in the year 2002 in
India ?
(1) Wild Life Conservation Act
(2) Tiger Conservation Act
(3) Evergreen Trees Act
(4) Biodiversity Act​

Answer 1

Biodiversity Act is the act which passed in year 2002 for environmental  protection.

Explanation:

• The act came in force in 2002, it's main objective is conserving the biological resources, coping with its sustainable use and allows fair and equitable share of benefits arising out of the use and knowledge of biological resources with the local communities.
• The act conjured a three-tier structure to control the access to biological resources:

1. The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
2. The State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs)
3. The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) (at local level)

Therefore, Biodiversity Act is the important Act for environmental  protection which was passed in the year 2002 in India.