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      Question

      Section 7 states that: โ€œNo person carrying on

      any industry, operation or process shall discharge or emit any environmental pollutant in excess of such standards as may be prescribed.โ€ Which of the following best represents the legal nature of this provision?ย 
      A It is directory only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B It imposes a strict liability standard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C It applies only when the Central Government issues a special order Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D It applies only to hazardous industries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E It exempts government-owned industries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 7 imposes an absolute statutory prohibition, making it a strict liability obligation: no entity may exceed prescribed pollution limits, irrespective of intention or negligence.

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