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<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under Act

(a) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(b) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act of 1977 was passed to generate financial resources to meet expenses of the Central and State Pollution Boards.

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Q18 Consider the following statements with respect to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):

1. It is a statutory organisation.

2. It was constituted under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

3. It was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

4. It has to advise the Central Government on any matter concerning prevention and control of water and air pollution and improvement of the quality of air.

Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?


Q. Regarding Central Pollution Control Board, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
  1. None of the Above
  2. Only 1
  3. Only 2
  4. Both 1 and 2
Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When did the government of Punjab pass the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution Act?
Q. Q94. With reference to the water (prevention and control of pollution) act 1974, consider the following statements.
1. It maintains the wholesomeness of the aquatic resources.
2. It prescribes the function of the Central Pollution Control Board.
3. The function of CPCB (Central pollution Control Board) is to advise the central and state government on any matter concerning prevention control and abatement of water pollution.
4. The CPCB also provides technical assistance and guidance to the state pollution control board.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
Q. The Air Prevention and Pollution Control Act was passed on _________.
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