Q- With reference to Central Pollution Control Board- consider the following statements-1- They were created under the Environmental protection Act- 1986 -2- It plans and executes programmes for the prevention- control or abatement of water and air pollution-Which of the above given statements is-are correct-

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Standard XII

Economics

Pollution Control Boards

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Q. With reference to Central Pollution Control Board, consider the following statements:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory body constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Statement 2 is Correct: It plans and executes a nation-wide program for the prevention, control or abatement of water and air pollution.

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