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Q. With reference to the Central Pollution Control Board, consider the following statements:

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

A

1 only
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B

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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