Consider the following statements regarding the environment Protection Act 1986 1 quot Hazardous sub...........

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Consider the following statements regarding the environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

1. "Hazardous substance" means any substance that cause harm to human beings.

2. The act extends to the whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The first statement is incorrect. "Hazardous substance" as defined in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, refers to any substance that poses a potential risk to the environment and human health, not just substances that cause harm to human beings. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.

The second statement is also incorrect. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, does extend to the whole of India, including the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect