environment medium MCQ

In the context of Indian environmental laws, what does CAMPA stand for?

  1. Central Animal Management and Protection Authority
  2. Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
  3. Coastal Area Monitoring and Protection Agency
  4. Central Afforestation and Mineral Planning Authority

Answer: Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority

CAMPA manages the funds collected from project proponents diverting forest land for non-forest use for compensatory afforestation.

Topic Environmental Acts
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC