Question
Which of the following statements is not correct about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?
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The correct answer is
This Act is designed to assess pollution level, but not to punish polluters.
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act: Incorrect Statement Identification
The question asks to identify the statement that is not correct regarding the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
Statement Analysis
- Option 1: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was formulated in 1974. This statement is factually correct.
- Option 2: The main objective of the Act is the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution. This statement accurately reflects the purpose of the Act.
- Option 3: This statement claims the Act is designed solely to assess pollution levels and does not include provisions for punishing polluters. This is incorrect. The Act clearly establishes penalties and punishments for violating its provisions, including water pollution offenses.
- Option 4: The Act led to the establishment of Pollution Control Boards (Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards) to monitor water pollution. This statement is correct.
Conclusion
The statement that is not correct is the one suggesting the Act does not punish polluters. Environmental legislation typically includes enforcement mechanisms and penalties.
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