upsc-p1-environment-sustainable-development MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Q1With reference to the constitutional distribution of environmental functions in India, consider the following statements: 1. Panchayats may be entrusted with water management, watershed development and social forestry under Article 243G read with the Eleventh Schedule. 2. Municipalities may handle solid waste management, urban forestry and environmental protection under Article 243W read with the Twelfth Schedule. 3. Forests and protection of wild animals and birds are exclusively State List subjects. Which of the statements given above are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below.