Discussion
Which of the following is included in the Central Government's power under Section 3(2)(ii) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?
Answer: C
Clause (ii) of Section 3(2) covers planning and execution of a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution.
Section 3(2) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 lists the measures the Central Government may take. Clause (i) is co-ordination of action by the States, and clause (ii) is the nation-wide programme.
The other three are real powers but sit in other clauses: laying down standards for the quality of the environment is clause (iii), carrying out and sponsoring investigations and research is clause (ix), and collection and dissemination of information is clause (xii). The question tests the clause number, not whether the power exists.
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