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Q131: Which of the following statements regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notifications in the context of MSMEs is INCORRECT?

A
MSMEs in the "White Category" are exempted from obtaining the Consent to Operate (CTO).
B
Certain categories of MSMEs are exempted from the requirement of a full public hearing if they are located in notified industrial estates.
C
All MSMEs, regardless of size, must obtain Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Central Ministry (MoEFCC) only.
D
The classification of industries into Red, Orange, Green, and White is based on a Pollution Index score.
✅ Correct Answer: C
Environmental Clearance (EC) is not centralized for everyone.
Category A projects require EC from the Central Ministry (MoEFCC), while Category B projects require EC from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). Furthermore, many Micro and Small units, especially those in the White Category (Pollution Index up to 20), do not require EC at all; they only need to submit a simple online intimation and are exempt from obtaining Consent to Operate (CTO).