​Who is the chairperson of National Green Tribunal of India as of December 2020? ​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Adarsh Kumar Goel.

• Explanation: As of December 2020, Adarsh Kumar Goel is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

• Incorrect Options Explanation:

  • Swatanter Kumar: Former chairperson of NGT, not current.
  • Lokeshwar Singh Panta: Former judge, not chairperson of NGT.
  • Umesh Dattatraya Salvi: Former member of NGT, not the chairperson.

Info Booster:

• NGT: Established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, to deal with environmental issues.
• Role: It hears matters related to environmental protection and conservation.
• Chairperson: Justice Prakash Srivastava (Current Chairperson as of 2025).
• Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Functions: It resolves environmental disputes and ensures speedy disposal of cases.
• Jurisdiction: Covers matters related to environmental laws, pollution control, and natural resources conservation.