Q53
Statement : Certain mining industries in Gujarat may come to a standstill because of the notification issued by the Department of Environment and Forest banning mining operations and industries alike within 25 kms of National Park, the game sanctuary and reserve forest areas. Courses of Action : I. The Department should be asked to immediately withdraw the notification. II. The Government should make effort to shift the parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests to other non-mining areas.
A.
Only I follows
B.
Only II follows
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
AnswerE.
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Clearly, none of the courses of action follows because firstly, the notification is issued to protect the natural environment and so cannot be withdrawn and secondly, the sanctuaries etc. cannot be shifted.