MCQs of Punjab Environmental Protection (Delegation of Powers for Environmental Approvals) Rules, 2017

1. Under Rule 9, when can the Committee cancel (annul) an approval?

(A) When conditions are not followed or wrong information is given

(B) When the project is completed

(C) When the proponent asks for cancellation

(D) When the government changes

2. What does the Committee issue before cancelling an approval?

(A) A fine notice

(B) A show-cause notice

(C) A suspension order

(D) A warning letter

3. How many days does the proponent have to reply to the show-cause notice?

(A) 7 days

(B) 10 days

(C) 15 days

(D) 30 days

4. What can the Committee do if the reply is unsatisfactory or not received?

(A) Approve the project again

(B) Close the Committee

(C) Give more time automatically

(D) Require compliance or annul the approval

5. What must the proponent do immediately after annulment of approval?

(A) Restart the project

(B) Cease construction or operation

(C) Reapply for approval

(D) File an appeal

6. What does Rule 10 require the notified officer to maintain?

(A) A list of Committee members

(B) A register of projects

(C) A financial report

(D) A list of experts

7. To whom does the notified officer send monthly updates of the project register?

(A) The Commissioner

(B) The Secretary

(C) The Agency

(D) The Proponent

8. What does Rule 11 state about other approvals?

(A) Only one approval is needed

(B) The Committee provides all approvals

(C) No other approvals are required

(D) The proponent must get other legal approvals if required by law

9. Under Rule 12(1), who also has the power to grant environmental approvals?

(A) The Commissioner

(B) The Committee

(C) The Agency

(D) The Proponent

10. What can the Agency do after giving approval under Rule 12?

(A) Impose additional conditions or annul the approval

(B) Close the project

(C) Transfer the approval to another agency

(D) Delete the project from records

11. What can the Agency do in addition to granting approvals?

(A) Monitor projects approved by it

(B) Collect project profits

(C) Approve financial loans

(D) Replace the Committee

12. Who may inspect the records related to environmental approvals according to Rule 12(3)?

(A) The Commissioner

(B) The Proponent

(C) The Secretary and the Agency

(D) The Expert Committee