environment medium MCQ

In India, Environmental Clearance (EC) under the EIA Notification, 2006 is mandatory for which category of projects?

  1. All small-scale industries
  2. Projects listed in the Schedule with specified thresholds
  3. Only nuclear power projects
  4. Only mining projects

Answer: Projects listed in the Schedule with specified thresholds

The EIA Notification 2006 lists 39+ project categories requiring EC based on scale, location, and potential environmental impact.

Topic Environmental Impact Assessment
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC