Which of the following is a key provision of the CRZ Notification, 2011 (amended) regarding CRZ-I areas?
- Allowing construction of hotels
- Prohibiting new construction except for specific public utilities
- Permitting industrial effluent discharge
- Allowing land reclamation for agriculture
Answer: Prohibiting new construction except for specific public utilities
CRZ-I includes ecologically sensitive areas where development is highly restricted to protect biodiversity and natural processes.