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    Question

    Under Section 9(1) of the Environment (Protection) Act,

    1986, where discharge of environmental pollutant in excess of standards occurs or is apprehended due to accident, the persons responsible shall:
    A Pay compensation immediately Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Intimate the fact of such occurrence or apprehension and be bound, if called upon, to render all assistance to prescribed authorities or agencies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shut down operations permanently Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Conduct public hearings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Apply for variance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 9(1) verbatim states "shall be bound to prevent or mitigate... and shall also forthwith-- (a) intimate the fact... and (b) be bound, if called upon, to render all assistance, to such authorities or agencies as may be prescribed."​

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