With reference to the Eco-Sensitive Zones, consider the following statements.
1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are areas notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It aims to create some kind of 'shock absorbers' to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas.
3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has clearly mentioned the word “Eco-Sensitive Zones”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1, 2 and 3
4
1 and 2 only