Question

The recent Central Government Notification of the rules for the manufacture and use of virgin or recycled plastic carry bags or containers was made in exercise of power of conferred under:

  1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  2. The Bureau of India Standards Specification entitled 'The guidelines for recycling of plastics'
  3. The orders of Delhi high Court
  4. The orders of the Supreme Court

Answer:

Option A: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986”.

The recent Central Government Notification of the rules for plastic carry bags or containers would be made under: (1) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986