Subramaniam Committee was constituted to review which laws in the country ?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Environmental laws

Explanation:

The Subramaniam Committee was constituted in 1993 to review environmental laws in India. The committee, headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, was tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of the existing environmental regulations and laws in the country and recommending necessary changes. The committee’s focus was on strengthening India's environmental governance, ensuring more stringent enforcement of laws, and improving the implementation of policies related to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Information Booster:

•  The Subramaniam Committee primarily reviewed laws related to environmental protection, biodiversity, conservation, and natural resource management.
•  It aimed to streamline India’s environmental governance and improve the efficiency of environmental clearance processes.
•  The committee made recommendations to improve the environmental impact assessment (EIA) and project clearance mechanisms.
•  Its recommendations led to significant changes in the way India approaches environmental law enforcement and policymaking.
•  The committee's report led to a push for sustainable development practices in the country.
•  It also helped enhance public participation in the decision-making process related to environmental issues.

Additional Information:

•  Population-related laws were reviewed by various committees, such as the Population Policy 2000 initiative, but not by the Subramaniam Committee.
•  The National Curriculum Framework was developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), unrelated to environmental laws.
•  The Western Ghats are a protected region in India, and there are dedicated committees like the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) that focus on environmental protection in that area.