The functions of the Central Pollution Control Board is laid down under _______ of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Water Act 1974: CPCB Functions
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, outlines the powers and functions of regulatory bodies established under it. The Act specifically details the responsibilities of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The functions and powers of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) are explicitly defined under Section 16 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Key functions include advising the Central Government on pollution control, coordinating State Board activities, providing technical assistance, and carrying out research.
Therefore, the correct section is Section 16.
Important Questions from Environmental pollution
- Which of the following is a water pollutant?
Which of the following vehicles are exempted from BSVI and BSIV compliance?
- In which year was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?
The presence of any solid, liquid or gaseous substance that tends to pollute the environment is called__________.
- Decomposition of domestic wastes under natural processes is called __________.
