With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3. Customs Act, 1962 4. Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2011

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:

Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947
Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
Customs Act, 1962
Indian Forest Act, 1927

Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

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Explanation

Let's consider each Act one by one

The Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 regulates the import and export of certain goods. It can have an impact on biodiversity conservation as it can control the import and export of biodiversity-related goods.

The Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 regulates the mining sector in India, which can have a significant impact on biodiversity through habitat destruction, pollution, etc.

The Customs Act, 1962 regulates the import and export of goods into and out of India. It can also have an impact on biodiversity conservation as it can control the import and export of biodiversity-related goods.

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 provides for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It directly relates to biodiversity conservation as it aims to preserve and improve the forest areas, which are rich in biodiversity.

Therefore, all these Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country.

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