The Punjab Pollution Control Board was set up as a result of the Water Act of 1974.

True

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False

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The correct option is A True

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Q.  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

Q. In 1974, why did the Government of India enact the Water Pollution Control Act?

Q. When did the government of Punjab pass the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution Act?

The government set up the Central Pollution Control Board to control:

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?

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