As per EIA Notification 2006, which of the following projects or activities is/are categorized as Category A?
(A) Nuclear Power Projects (B) Cement Plants (<1 million tonnes/annum production capacity) (C) Rayon Fibres Manufacturing (D) Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Explanation:
According to the EIA Notification 2006 (amended) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, projects are classified into Category A and Category B:
· Category A: Projects that require mandatory Environmental Clearance (EC) from the central government (MoEFCC), including public hearing and EIA study.
· Category B: Projects evaluated by the State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA).
Category A Includes:
· (A) Nuclear Power Projects (due to high environmental risk)
· (C) Rayon Fibre Manufacturing (involves hazardous chemicals and emissions)
Not Category A:
· (B) Cement Plants <1 million tonnes/year: These fall under Category B.
· (D) Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities: Also fall under Category B, unless above certain thresholds or located in ecologically sensitive areas.
Additional Information:
· EIA Notification 2006 aims to regulate industrial development by assessing environmental impacts.
· Category classification depends on size, type, and location of the project.