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Statutory Body National Green Tribunal
Asked 6 times across 5 UPSC exams over 8 years (2015–2023), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 2 of 6 PYQs
- First appeared in CAPF 2015 — 3 years before CSE 2018 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 5 years (2015–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2015 → CSE 2018 → CDS 2019 → EPFO 2020 → CISF 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 6) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2023
Consider the following statements : It was alleged that the river became dead after its mouth was closed restricting its free flow in 1950. The entire river bed was converted into a dumping ground for garbage and solid and liquid waste. The National Green Tribunal has recently directed the State Government to revive the dead river by earmarking dedicated fund for the purpose. Identify the river :
- A Vamsadhara river
- B Sukapaika river ✓
- C Musi river
- D Ulhas river
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
EPFO2020
Which one of the following facts pertaining to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is not correct ?
- A The NGT was set up in the year 2010.
- B Its purpose is to ensure effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
- C It is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure. ✓
- D It is guided by the principles of natural justice.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
CDS2019
Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?
- A It was set up in the year 2010.
- B It is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
- C It may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.
- D It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
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