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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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
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.