Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel ,WGEEP - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/ are correct about Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)?

1. The panel recommended a National-level authority, Western Ghats Ecology Authority (WGEA).
2. The Gadgil Committee report was criticized for being too environment-friendly.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- Madhav Gadgil report had recommended declaration of entire Western Ghats region as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).
- It divided the area into three zones depending on ecological vulnerability
- No new dams based on large scale storage be permitted in Ecologically Sensitive Zone 1.

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