Question

Under which act was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) constituted in September 1974?

A Environmental Protection Act, 1986 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Pollution Control and Prevention Act, 1972 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The CPCB was constituted in September 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and later entrusted with powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

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