Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal directions issued in May 2026 on the Delhi Ridge: 1. The National Green Tribunal directed the constitution of a Delhi Ridge Management Board to oversee protection of the Ridge area. 2. The National Green Tribunal exempted the Central Pollution Control Board and the Central Ground Water Authority from filing any reply on environmental violations in the National Capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The NGT directed the constitution of the Delhi Ridge Management Board to oversee the protection of the Ridge. Statement 2 is incorrect: The NGT sought (not exempted) replies from the Central Pollution Control Board and the Central Ground Water Authority on environmental violations in the National Capital.
